Untitled (Ibeji Female Wood Figure) from the collection of Hudson County Community College | Artwork Archive

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Untitled (Ibeji Female Wood Figure), ca. early 20th Century
Painted Wood Carving
9.5 x 3 in (24.13 x 7.62 cm)

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This standing wood female figure was made by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Ibeji are pair of divine twins.

Thank you to Dr. Jonathan Klarsfeld for the generous donation of this work.

Current Location: Gabert Library, 71 Sip Avenue - Foundation Archive
Collections: African Art & Art of the African Diaspora, Archive: To see any of these works call (201) 360-4007, Mixed Media, Portrait or Figurative, Sculpture

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