Ibori, Shrine of the Head
2007.08.0051
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Ibori, Shrine of the Head (2007.08.0051) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 19th Century? 20th Century? |
| Culture | Ebo tribe? Yoruba? |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (N/A) | 31.3 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Height) | 12.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 9.5 cm |
| Weight | 332 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Largest Dimension is circumference at base. Third Largest Dimension was taken from bottom. |
| Materials | Animal--Shell, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Metal, Textile |
| Manufacturing Processes | Weaving, Drilling, Tanning, Forming, Etching |
| Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | "This Ibori, a cone shaped icon to an individual's inner self, is filled with materials significant to the owner, sealed with leather, and tightly packed with cowries to concentrate the power of the substances within. Yoruba, Nigeria, West Africa." - von Kahler Gumpert, Anita. The Timeless Cowrie: Its Significance the World Over. Washington DC: Bead Museum of Washington DC, 2007. American Museum of Natural History: Symbolic Hat. Catalog Nos. 90.1/9991, 90.1/9992, 90.1/9993, 1/6182 B, 1/6182 C. |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
| Reproduction | N/A |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |