Female Ibeji

1971.14.0003A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Female Ibeji   (1971.14.0003A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Yoruba

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 26.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 8.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 7.2 cm
Weight 234 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Incising, Staining, Piercing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

See 1971.14.0003B. Fleishman, Jacquelyn N. "Continuity and Control: Art in Some West African Societies" (unpub. catalog, on file)

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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