Ere Ibeji

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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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Städtische Museen Freiburg
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Cultural attribution
Yoruba
Object type
figures (representations)
Dimensions
Height: 245.0 mm
Material/Technique
Carving
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
I/2080
Related object(s)
is related to : I/2079
is related to : I/2281
is related to : I/2429
is related to : I/2442
is related to : I/2449 a
is related to : I/2449 b
is related to : I/2450 a
is related to : I/2450 b
is related to : I/2451 a
is related to : I/2451 b
is related to : I/2455 a
is related to : I/2455 b
is related to : I/2456
is related to : I/2490
is related to : I/2750
is related to : I/2751
is related to : I/2753

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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CC0 1.0 DEED

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