Citation
Female Twin Figure (ere ibeji)

Material Information

Title:
Female Twin Figure (ere ibeji)
Creator:
Yoruba People
Physical Description:
Wood, pigment, beads, camwood, patina

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Exhibition -- Between the Beads: Reading African Beadwork
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Nigeria

Notes

Abstract:
Images of twins, ere ibeji, represent deceased twins. The figure is lovingly cared for as if it were a living infant, to placate the deceased twin, and to keep it from luring its living twin into the spirit world. The figures are fed, clothed, washed, and rubbed with cosmetics. Some are adorned with beaded necklaces, anklets and waist beads. The black beads on this figure recall a woman’s waist beads which emphasize her sensuality, but they are also protection against the power of its twin in the spirit world.

Record Information

Source Institution:
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Holding Location:
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier:
1990.14.125 ( Accession )

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