Ibeji (twin sculpture) - High Museum of Art

Ibeji (twin sculpture)

Yoruba Artist

Nigeria

Details

Title

Ibeji (twin sculpture)

Artist/Maker

Yoruba Artist (Nigeria)

Date

twentieth century

Medium

Wood, blue pigment, cowrie shells and leather

Dimensions

12 × 11 1/2 × 6 1/2 inches

Credit

Purchase with funds from the Friends of African Art

Accession #

2011.161

On View

Currently not on view

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