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Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji)

Yoruba

Date:: 19th–20th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Ibadan or Ogbomosho region
Culture:: Yoruba peoples
Medium:: Wood, beads, metal, blueing, camwood powder
Dimensions:: H. 11 3/8 x W. 3 1/4 x D. 3 3/8 in. (28.9 x 8.3 x 8.6 cm)
Classification:: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of Dr. Jeffrey S. Hammer, 1979
Accession Number:: 1979.527.27

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