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Female ibeji, with large breasts and peaked coiffure, wood, with blue bead brace
Female ibeji, with large breasts and peaked coiffure, wood, with blue bead brace
Object Number 975-12-50/11812
Display Title Female ibeji, with large breasts and peaked coiffure, wood, with blue bead brace
Descriptions
Object Description Female ibeji, with large breasts and peaked coiffure, wood, with blue bead bracelet and iron bangle. Facial scarification marks. One incomplete arm. Mended break in ankle. Considerable insect damage.
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, female, incised, circular base, painted, bead bracelets
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Yoruba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Materials Wood , Glass , Pigment , Iron alloy , Cotton cord , Red ochre? Mud
Dimensions Overall: 29.3 x 7.7 x 6.1 cm (11 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11812

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