Female Ibiji figure

NameSculpture

CultureYoruba

Place madeNigeria, Africa

MediumWood, shell beads, glass beads

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (26 x 5.7 x 8.2 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle

Object numberA.2011.20.26

DescriptionDark hardwood standing figure on round base wears a red, green and dark blue bead necklace and brown shell and red bead waist ornaments. The figure has prominent, pointed breasts and buttocks, large feet. Face has large eyes and lips, ears near back sides of head, and a hairstyle divided into three sections.