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Twin Figures (ère ìbejì)
Twin Figures (ère ìbejì)
Twin Figures (ère ìbejì)

Twin Figures (ère ìbejì)

Datelate 19th or early 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, beads, string, and camwood powder paste
Dimensions10 1/4 x 3 x 2 3/4 in. (26 x 7.6 x 7 cm)
10 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (26 x 7 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LinePurchased with funds from various donors, by exchange
Object number85.2/1-2
On View
On view
ProvenanceChristie’s, South Kensington, London; Paul Steinhacker, Primitive-Asiatic-Archaeological Arts, New York
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