Olowe of Ise
Female Twin Figure (ere ibeji)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Yoruba
Place Made
Nigeria: Ekiti Provence
Materials
Wood, brass tacks, glass beads
Measurements
12 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 in (32.385 x 13.335 x 5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Françoise Billion Richardson in honor of the inauguration of the Sadie Billion & Oliver Armand Billion Gallery, named in memory of Mrs. Richardson's parents
Accession #
93.156.2
Description
Female figure stands on a domed base with hands touching the sides of her extended breasts. The figure has a high oval shaped hairdo with tall crest. She wears a strand of red glass beads around the neck. Three scarification markings on cheeks. Part of set of twin figures.