TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:     
    Cowrie Shell Cap  - Yoruba Ibeji  

    Often the Ibeji will be dressed in the same clothing as the living
    twin, or be decorated in a beaded vest,  a beaded cap,  or shown
    with raised sandals, indicating possible royal connections.

    The Ibeji cap in this collection is extremely rare.  Because of their
    size, these caps are often not maintained.


Ethnic Group:       
    Yoruba Society


Country of Origin:          
    Nigeria

Material:          
    Cowrie Shell
    Cloth

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