Ere Ibeji

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Twin figure

Ibeji figure carved from reddish-brown wood. The female figure is standing with her arms hanging somewhat to the sides. Her hands are placed on her thighs. Evidence of scarification can be seen on the forehead and cheeks. Residues of red and blue paint can be made out in the many indentations. The figure is wearing a pearl necklace.

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Cultural attribution
Yoruba
Object type
figures (representations)
Dimensions
Height: 245.0 mm
Material/Technique
Glass beads, Colour pigments, Wood, Carving
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
I/2080
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Provenance and sources

when
1900 - 1960
when
17.08.1963
who
Galerie Lemaire, M. L. J. - Sellers
where
Nigeria (location/origin)
Oyo (location/origin)
Africa (location/origin)

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