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Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji)

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Twin Figure: Female (Ibeji)

Date:: 19th–20th century
Geography:: Nigeria, Saki region
Culture:: Yoruba peoples, Oyo group
Medium:: Wood, indigo, camwood powder
Dimensions:: H x W x D: 10 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3in. (26.7 x 7.9 x 7.6cm)
Classification:: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Hammer in memory of Dr. Milton Gross, 1981
Accession Number:: 1981.431.3

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