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Figure | Ere Ibeji
Twin figure, 1870 - 1930
About the object
Ibeji figure with a hollow, crown-like head covering. There is evidence of short decorative scars on the forehead and long chevron-shaped ones from the temples over the cheeks. Long, decorative scars are etched vertically on the chest and abdomen. The figure is wearing a necklace made of blue tube beads. The left arm and ankle are each adorned with bracelets made of red, glass beads.
