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Deux statues Ibeji, Yoruba, Nigeria — Two Ibeji fugures, Yoruba, Nigeria
Deux statues Ibeji, Yoruba, Nigeria

Two Ibeji fugures, Yoruba, Nigeria

These two Ibeji figures from the Yoruba people of Nigeria are carved wooden sculptures representing twin deities in Yoruba spiritual tradition. These sacred objects exemplify the sophisticated sculptural practices and spiritual significance of Yoruba artistic culture.

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Deux statues Ibeji, Yoruba, Nigeria, Two Ibeji fugures, Yoruba, Nigeria

These two Ibeji figures from the Yoruba people of Nigeria are carved wooden sculptures representing twin deities in Yoruba spiritual tradition. These sacred objects exemplify the sophisticated sculptural practices and spiritual significance of Yoruba artistic culture.

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Folk Art, Tribal, Nigerian, Sacred, Twin Figures, Sculpture, Spiritual, Wood Carving, Yoruba, Figurative