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Figure (Ere Ibeji)
Figure (Ere Ibeji)

Figure (Ere Ibeji)

Label TextTwins inspire both fear and wonder in Yorubaland, where the rate of twin births is among the highest in the world. Twins are considered special children who can bring riches to their parents or misfortune to those who do not honor them. If a twin dies, a sculpture is carved to remember them in the prime of life-forward-facing, confident, and dignified.
Object number81.17.609
Credit LineGift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
Dimensions11 1/8 x 3 3/16 x 2 11/16 in. (28.3 x 8.1 x 6.8 cm)
MediumWood, pigment, beads, nails
Commemorative Twin Figure (Awon Ere Ibeji)
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.611.2
Figure (Ere Ibeji)
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.608
Commemorative twin figure (Awon Ere Ibeji)
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.610.1
Commemorative twin figure (Awon Ere Ibeji)
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.610.2
Figure (Ere Ebeji)
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.607
Ibeji, Children of Heaven
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.611.1
Mask
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.513
Headdress (Ekine Society)
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.530
Photo: Paul Macapia
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.532
Figure for Esu
Nigerian
Object number: 81.17.597