Ibeji Figure
early 20th century
wood, nails, cowrie shells, and camwood powder
10 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (27.31 x 18.42 x 13.97 cm)CREATION PLACE:
Southwestern Nigeria, Africa
CULTURE OR GROUP:
Yoruba
OBJECT TYPE:
ere ibeji
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LOCATION:
African Gallery
CREDIT LINE:
Gift of Cecilia and Irwin Smiley
OBJECT NUMBER:
1984-30-12
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