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Carved wooden figure (Twin figure)
Carved wooden figure (Twin figure)
Object Number 60-50-50/10416
Display Title Carved wooden figure (Twin figure)
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Ibeji
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, female, incised, circular base, painted, bead necklace
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yoruba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Materials Wood , Glass , Pigment , Cotton thread , Mud
Dimensions Overall: 29 x 9.9 x 6.1 cm (11 7/16 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-50-50/10416

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