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Male Ibeji figure
Male Ibeji figure
Male Ibeji figure
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAfrica

Male Ibeji figure

NameSculpture
CultureYoruba
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, glass, pigment
DimensionsOverall: 9 13/16 x 3 5/16 x 2 13/16 in. (25 x 8.4 x 7.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle
Object numberA.2011.20.30
DescriptionStanding male figure on round base with beaded rings abour the waist and ankles. Simple figure has large, blade-like upswept hairstyle with blue pigment rubbed into hair and ears. Face has prominent, bulging, semi-circular eyes under straight brows, a low, sword-shaped nose, prominent lips and three deep scarification marks on each cheek. Reddish-tan pigment or clay also covers much of surface and indented areas.