The Ibedji Twin Who Spoke Through Wood
Long ago in the land of the Yoruba, where the sun paints the earth in gold and crimson, a family welcomed two children into the world—beautiful twins. Their laughter was like bells in the morning, their presence a blessing so great that the villagers whispered, “The gods have smiled on this house.”
But fate can be fragile. One twin fell ill and drifted away to the realm of the ancestors. The mother’s heart broke, her tears watering the red earth. She feared the bond of her children would be lost forever.
That night, in a dream, an old diviner appeared to her. He said:
“Your child is not gone. Carve a figure in wood, and the spirit will remain with you. Care for it as you would your living child, and your family shall still know the blessings of twins.”
The next day, a skilled sculptor shaped the figure—its head large, its features calm, its presence radiant with unseen power. When the mother held it, she felt warmth in her arms, as if the twin’s laughter had returned. She fed it, clothed it, prayed to it, and soon her home was once again filled with joy.
Since that time, Ibedji figures have been cherished as guardians, companions, and symbols of love stronger than death. They remind us that the spirit of family endures beyond the limits of time.
And perhaps, if you listen closely, the wood still whispers the laughter of the twins.
✨ Discover one of these rare figures for yourself:
👉An Ibedji twin figure from the Yoruba