The twin birth rate among the Yoruba is proportionately high compared to other geographic regions. Because twins double the financial burden, twins born in poor families were formerly put to death. The ruling families, however, instituted a twin cult und... This Yoruba ere ibeji male figure has beads, camwood powder, and a fine handling patina. It has some amount of restoration by Abou Allioune, I.F.A.N., Abidjan.
