Twin Figure (ere ibeji) with Garment

CultureYoruba peoples
Titles
  • Twin Figure (ere ibeji) with Garment
Date1940–1960
Place , Nigeria, Africa
MediumWood, cowry shells, cotton cloth, sacrificial matter, plastic beads, nails, and traces of indigo
Dimensions13 × 11 × 5 1/2 inches (33 × 27.9 × 14 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.811.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED at MFAH, Sterling Gallery, November 4, 1998-present PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATION

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