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
Not on view
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Department
African Art, Glassell CollectionObject Type
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED at MFAH, Sterling Gallery, November 4, 1998-present PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATION
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1900–1930
Wood, glass beads, cotton cloth, nails, coconut shell beads, and traces of indigo and tukula
91.1448.A,.B
1900–1950
Wood, glass beads, cotton cloth, coconut shell beads, and traces of indigo and tukula
91.1447.A-.C
1870–1900
Wood, sacrificial matter, cotton cloth, string, and glass beads
91.237
1895–1905
Raffia, cotton cloth, cowry shells, glass beads, and brass bells
92.451
1925–1950
Plant fiber, plastic discs, mussel shells, cowry shells, hornbill skull, and cotton cloth
90.501
1900–1950
Raffia cloth, glass beads, cowry shells, raffia, wood, and paint
73.89
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