Yoruba Ere Ibeji Twin Statues

Richly patinated Ere Ibeji male and female twin statues from the Yoruba people of Nigeria feature beaded necklace and belt adornments along with scarification detailing on the face and stomach. In Yoruba culture twins are viewed as extraordinary beings protected by the deity Sango. When they die, they are honored with these carved memorial statues, providing a lasting spiritual connection to the twins.