TRIBAL ART - UNUSUAL SIGNED AFRICAN YORUBA CARVED WOODEN FIGURE SCULPTURE TWINS!
A charming and unusual African Sculpture from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, it is common knowledge that the Yoruba have a mysteriously high ratio of producing Twins within the Tribe and we often see the singular “Ibeji” type Figures which are Carved for Family’s following the sad passing of a Twin however a Figure Group holding a pair of Twins is scarcely seen…
The piece likely dates to around 1950 is signed with the impressed initials “ZT” along with other writing to the Base likely in reference to its Artisan / Workshop, the word “Twins” can clearly be seen as the works title as shown!!
The piece measures approx 40cm in height - 19.5cm Base width…
The piece is being offered in original dry and very stable condition, there is no horrid smoke smell like a lot of pieces plaguing the market these days. Please not any area in the images above around the Feet areas that appear to suggest losses are simply from photo chopping so please ignore this. Please study all images prior to purchase for an accurate report!
Happy buying folks!