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Lot 128

Yoruba Figure, Dahomey Region, Republic of Benin

11 May 2021, 11:00 EDT
New York

US$4,000 - US$6,000

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Yoruba Figure, Dahomey Region, Republic of Benin

ere ibeji
Wood, glass beads
height 10 1/2in (26.7cm)

Provenance
Anne and Jacques Kerchache, Paris
Galerie Flak, Paris
French Private Collection

This beautiful carving of an ere ibeji from the Dahomey Region is a splendid example of the naturalistic style of carving from this region. An incised coiffure elegantly crowns the spherical head with rounded facial features comprising coffee-bean eyes with heavy lids, naturalistic nose and full lips. The face is further beautified with incised scarification on the forehead and cheeks. Her shoulders are squared, bordering full, conical breasts indicating confidence; the arms at her sides, away from her torso, with her hands tucked under and resting on her hips; each rounded leg with proportionally large feet (the right now missing) with toes defined, firmly on a round base; rich, dark brown reflective patina showing much use.

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