Ibeji with Beaded Cloak
1987.13.0001
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Ibeji with Beaded Cloak (1987.13.0001) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects |
| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | Africa, West, Nigeria |
| Period/Date | Colonial, 20th century CE |
| Culture | Yoruba |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 26.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 21.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 15.7 cm |
| Weight | 755 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plant--Wood, Glass, Pigment--Stain |
| Manufacturing Processes | Beaded, Carved, Staining |
| Munsell Color Information | Brownish Black (7.5 Y R 1/1) -ns Deep Orange ( 5 Y R 5/12) -ns Vivid Yellow ( 2.5 Y 7/12) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
|---|---|
| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | "The Ibiji, a memorial figure to a twin, proclaims love and honor for the spirit of the twin. The cowrie-covered vest of this figure enhanced it by replicating clothes worn by priests of Sango, a deity associated with twins." - von Kahler Gumpert, Anita. The Timeless Cowrie: Its Significance the World Over. Washington DC: Bead Museum of Washington DC, 2007. Compare Met. Mus. of Art 1986.471 (This number is not accurate). |
| Bibliography | Fagg, William. African Tribal Images. Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland Museum of Art. 1968; plates 126-132. Sieber, Roy. African Art in the Cycle of Life. Smithsonian Inst. Press. 1987. Vogel, Susan. For Spirits and Kings. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1981. Willet,[-]. African Art. pp. 88,90. Geneen Wright, untitled student paper, 1995 (in research file) |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |