Description
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures – Igbuke Workshop, Oyo, Nigeria (Early 20th Century)
African Tribal Art | Male Pair | Ere Ibeji Collectibles
A fine old pair of Yoruba Ibeji Male twin figures— —carved in the distinctive style of the renowned Igbuke workshop in Oyo, Nigeria. These sacred twin figures, known as Ere Ibeji, hold deep cultural and spiritual significance among the Yoruba people of West Africa.
Details
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Origin: Yoruba, Oyo Region, Nigeria
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Workshop: Attributed to Igbuke, master carver of Ere Ibeji figures
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Material: Hand-carved African hardwood
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Size: Height approx. 27 cm
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Period: Early 20th Century
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Condition: Fine old collectible pair with aged patina; well-preserved for their age
Cultural Significance of Ere Ibeji
The Yoruba people of Nigeria have one of the highest twin birth rates in the world. In Yoruba belief, twins are sacred and spiritually powerful. When one twin dies, a carved figure — called Ere Ibeji (“sacred image of the twin”) — is commissioned to honor the spirit of the deceased and maintain spiritual balance for the surviving sibling and family.
These figures are lovingly cared for, clothed, bathed, and offered food, continuing the spiritual presence of the twin in the household.
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