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Ododuwa

Yoruba Nigeria twin figure. In the belief that twins share a common soul, Yoruba parents commission the carving of a pair of figures (Ibeji) when twins are born. Should one of the twins die, his figure would become the abode for his portion of the…

Wood with black head dress. Eyes are metal centers and almond shaped. Ears are medium and flat. In the belief that twins share a common soul, Yoruba parents commission the carving of a pair of figures (Ibeji) when twins are born. Should one of the…

Female figure with black head dress. Yoruba twin figures. In the belief that twins share a common soul, Yoruba parents commission the carving of a pair of figures (Ibeji) when twins are born. Should one of the twins die, his figure would become the…