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Yoruba Ibeji figures, representing twins
Yoruba Ibeji figures, representing a male and female twins. The figures, when made, are soaked in an infusion of medical plants, and adorned with amulets to ensure the twins' good fortune.
Subject
- Jewellery
- Amulets and Charms
- Nigerian
- Jewelry
Subject
- Jewellery
- Amulets and Charms
- Nigerian
- Jewelry
Providing institution
Aggregator
Rights statement for the media in this item (unless otherwise specified)
- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Rights
- Credit: Wellcome Collection
Source
- L0035693
Identifier
- L0035693
- Museum No A655924 & A655927
- rudy5bzx
Providing country
- United Kingdom
Collection name
First time published on Europeana
- 2019-06-09T11:38:09.838Z
Last time updated from providing institution
- 2019-06-09T11:38:09.838Z