University of Michigan Museum of Art: Twin Figures (Ibeji)

Accession Number: 1986/2.113
Title: Twin Figures (Ibeji)
Artist: Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba
Artist Nationality: Nigerian
Medium and Support: carved wood and glass beads
Object Creation Date: circa 1925-1940
Object Creation Place: Africa (continent); Nigeria (nation)
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Milford Golden
Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 7.6 cm x 7.6 cm (10 1/16 in. x 3 in. x 3 in.)
Century: 20th century
Primary Object Classification and Primary Object Type: Sculpture

figure
Primary Keywords: nudes; standing
Secondary Keywords: figures; people and occupations
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Twin Figures (Ibeji)