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Twin figure

This Ibeji figure probably comes from the Ila region in northern Yorubaland (Kwara State). Typical features for figures from this area include: a carved Islamic triangle on the chest (here an additional one on the back), the cap pulled over the ears and, in male figures, a pronounced penis. The cap has been dyed with washing or laundry blue. This blue hue is still vivid especiallyon the back, where there is evidence of insect damage. Author: Michael Schönhuth, Translation: Timothy Connell

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Museen Freiburg Show original at data provider

Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Yoruba
Object type
figures (representations)
Dimensions
Height: 260.0 mm
Material/Technique
Wood, Carving
Current location
Museum Natur und Mensch
Inventory number
I/2753
Related object(s)

Provenance and sources

  • Production
    when
    1900 - 1980
  • Change of legal title:
    Donation
    when
    1991
  • Change of physical control or legal title
    where
    Nigeria (location/origin)
    Africa (location/origin)
    who
    Monjau, Mieke - Collectors
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    Africa

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