Eshu-Elegba Dance Staff Finial
1985.16.0002
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Eshu-Elegba Dance Staff Finial (1985.16.0002) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Adugbologue Household (possibly Oniyide Adugbologue) |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 1890 – 1940 |
| Culture | Yoruba |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 41.4 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 25.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 9.7 cm |
| Weight | 909 g |
| Measuring Remarks | 46.2 cm is the height with the stand included in the measurement. 11.0 cm is the depth with the stand included in the measurement. |
| Materials | Plant--Wood |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Staining, Incising, Piercing |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Brown (7.5 Y R 2/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Christie’s - London. Catalog, Sale of June 24, 1985, lot 103: Yoruba wood staff. Sotheby’s - London. Catalog, Sale of June 27, 1983, lot 14: Yoruba wood staff. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |