Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno
By Scollard Auctions
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Jan 30, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring arms and armour from cultures around the world as well as ancient and pre-Columbian lots. Includes a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese and Islamic antiques. Native American jewelry, carved African pieces and much more. Come explore
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LOT 179:
Excellent Pair of Ere Ibeji Twins, Ex-Ambassador
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Sold for: $800
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
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1,077.50
Start price:
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800
Estimated price :
$1,600 - $2,400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Excellent Pair of Ere Ibeji Twins, Ex-Ambassador
West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples circa 1900-1975 and collected in 1975, previously reviewed by Charles D Miller III as well as a member of the Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles. Figures both display carved bead anklets around the ankles, the females right anklets absent. Figures adorned with incised markings representing scarification as well as incised designs representing their dress. Both faces with three marks of scarification to each cheek. The carved crested hairstyle with remnants of blue pigment and pierced design. Size larger 9 1/2" H x 3 3/4" W
Yoruba peoples are widely known as having the highest number of twin births in the world (45 of every 1000). The Yoruba families celebrate and rejoice each birth as it is believed the twins would process special powers and bring good fortune. The Ere Ibeji used in ritual are washed, dressed, and given offerings. One of the rituals from the Oyo region involve bathing the heads with indigo, as a symbol of calming the inner spirit.
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
