Pictured above is a woman whose twins died between (1940-1950), so in their memory she carved "ibeji" sculptures of them. According to her belief, the "ere ibeji" sculptures are figures that are carved to house the soul of a deceased twin.
Twins are thought to bring goodluck in the Yoruba culture, if one of them dies a statuette is made to house the soul of the departed. The mother cares for it to ensure the welfare of the surviving twin. Upon maturity the latter takes over the care for life.
Twins are thought to bring goodluck in the Yoruba culture, if one of them dies a statuette is made to house the soul of the departed. The mother cares for it to ensure the welfare of the surviving twin. Upon maturity the latter takes over the care for life.
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