The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)

Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)

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Twin Figure: Male (Ibeji)

Date:: 19th–20th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Ila Orangun region
Culture:: Yoruba peoples
Medium:: Wood, beads, camwood powder
Dimensions:: H x W x D: 12 x 2 7/8 x 3in. (30.5 x 7.3 x 7.6cm)
Classification:: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Hammer in memory of Mr. Paul R. Stokes, 1986
Accession Number:: 1986.477.4

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