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Carved wooden figure (Twin figure)
Object Number 60-50-50/10417
Display Title Carved wooden figure (Twin figure)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, male, incised, circular base, painted, bead necklace
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yoruba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nigeria
Materials Wood, Glass, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 9.1 x 7 cm (10 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 60-50-50/10417

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