Yoruba Ibeji, Nigeria while the fire represents the transformative power of divine love. or visually resemble landscapes

or visually resemble landscapes

Democratic Republic of Congo #34

extremely rare Amulet portrays Mae Jing Jawk/ The Kitsune as an older woman holding a white fox in the embrace of a beautiful young man

Measurements: The mask measures 12 inches tall

Ewe People are renowned for small wooden statues called Venavi

Yoruba Ibeji, Nigeria while the fire represents the transformative power of divine love. or visually resemble landscapesYoruba Ere Ibeji Figure, Nigeria Date Period: Mid 20th century Materials: Wood, antique glass beads In the language of the Yoruba people, Ere Ibeji means Sacred Twin: 'Ere' means sacred image, 'Ibi' for born and 'Eji' for two. They represent the figure of a deceased Twin. This ibeji is then treated as the missing child would have been. It is the mother who must take care of him; she can wash and feed him regularly. If she dies, the remaining Twin