Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures with Beaded Necklaces best

Product Name: Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures with Beaded Necklaces best
Yoruba Ibeji Twin Figures with Beaded The Yoruba of Nigeria have the highest recorded rate of twin births in the world, with an estimated 45 sets of twins in every 1,000 births. For Yoruba families, the birth of twins is greeted with rejoicing because they are believed to possess special powers and the ability to bring good fortune to those who honor them properly. However, multiple births have an increased risk of one of the twins dying during infancy. Figures like these, called ibeji, are memorials to deceased twins. Their elaborate hairstyles and beaded jewelry mark their honored status One twin is about 8" tall, has a 2.5" by 3" base and weighs .8 ounces. The second twin is about 9.5" tall, has a 3" best by 3" base and weighs 12 ounces. Both twins are wearing necklaces. They both show signs of age (see photos).