Pair of female ibedjis, they are presented standing on a circular pedestal and wear a rich garment with a mosaic of sewn multicoloured beads. Their headdress is balanced by a large sagittal crest shaped bun.
Hardwood, old patina of honey and brown use, original cotton clothing and multicoloured milking beads
Yoruba, Nigeria, early 20th century
24 x 15 cm; 24.5 x 15 cm
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