{"product_id":"yoruba-style-ibeji-twin-figures","title":"Yoruba-Style Twin Figures, Carved Wooden Pair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eYoruba-Style Twin Figures, Carved Wooden Pair\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This pair of carved wooden figures reflects the Yoruba \u003cem\u003eère ìbejì\u003c\/em\u003e\n    tradition of southwestern Nigeria. \u003cem\u003eIbeji\u003c\/em\u003e means “born two.” In\n    Yoruba tradition, when one twin died, a carved figure could be made to\n    represent the child and cared for by the family as a continuing presence.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The figures have tall patterned crests, incised facial markings, carved\n    bases, and fiber accents. They have been in our collection since the 1980s\n    and are sold together as a pair.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eApproximate dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMale figure: 13 in. high × 3.5 in. wide × 5.5 in. deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFemale figure: 11.5 in. high × 3 in. wide × 3 in. deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Both figures show visible wear from age and handling, including dings,\n    scuffs, and surface marks. The fiber accents are loose and frayed in\n    places. Please review the photos for details.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The specific maker and original place of carving have not been documented.\n    Offered as Yoruba-style figures.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"From The Andes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50652087025721,"sku":"MS-0272","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3134\/5977\/files\/yoruba-style-twin-figures-carved-wooden-pair-4057444.png?v=1791234674","url":"https:\/\/fromtheandes.net\/fr\/products\/yoruba-style-ibeji-twin-figures","provider":"From The Andes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}