ibeji

Maker Unknown, Yoruba (Egba)

MediumWood

Dimensions24.5 H x 9.3 W x 7.5 D cm

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.0018.COP

DescriptionIbeji, male, with loincloth, crest hairdo, and scarification marks on the forehead and cheeks. According to Henry Drewal, this piece is by Adugbologe. There is a “signature” on the bottom of the base.

ClassificationsSculpture

Collections

Exhibitions

Gender and Society in Africa

Opening the Africa Collection

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