Ibeji with Trade Beads Abstract which consisted of a series

which consisted of a series of dance cycles that culminated in a potlatch ceremony

Mark Tobey

she was portrayed carrying a basket of copper wealth that she generously gives away to the chief who in turn gifted to his guests

Private Maryland Collection

tulips fall of 1960

Ibeji with Trade Beads Abstract which consisted of a seriesWest Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. first quarter of the 20th century CE. A carved wooden Ibeji male twin figure that was originally part of a pair. The nude man stands with attenuated legs atop an integral circular plinth, holds both arms to his waist adorned in red pigment, and wears a strand of cobalt blue trade beads above stylized genitals. His elongated head features bulging eyes and ears, incised scarification grooves on his cheeks and