Female Twin Figure (Ere Ibeji)

Yoruba people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Female Twin Figure (Ere Ibeji) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, powdered camwood and metal
  • Dimensions Overall: 115 x 3 in. (292.1 x 7.6 cm) Overall1: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Gross, 1985.601.2
  • Work Type twin figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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