Figurine

84-18-2A

From: Nigeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 84-18-2A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Owo | Yoruba
Provenience Nigeria
Section African
Materials Ivory
Technique Carved
Iconography Head
Description

Carved ivory head with conical hairdo and several neckrings. "Divination piece". Large bulging eyes with black insets. On a rounded base with carved herringbone and blunt triangular decoration. Traditional style. In a fitted box of red-orange fabric with one carved ivory festener.

Height 9.5 cm
Outside Diameter 4.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Charles C. G. Chaplin, 1984

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