Eshu-Elegba Dance Staff Finial
1985.16.0002
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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 | N/A |
| Date | 1890 – 1940 CE |
| Culture | Yoruba |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 41.4 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 25.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 9.7 cm |
| Weight | 909 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Plant--Wood |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Staining, Incising, Piercing |
Research Remarks
| Description | Under Review |
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| Published Description | N/A |
| Bibliography | Christie’s - London. Catalog, Sale of June 24, 1985, lot 103: Yoruba wood staff. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
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| Reproduction | no |
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