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.