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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Twin figure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Twin figure

Maker Temne Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedSierra Leone, Africa
MediumWood, beads, vegetable paint
Dimensions12 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 3 5/8 in. (31.1 x 7.9 x 9.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.99
Collections
DescriptionFigure with mound base, hands to the breasts, neck rings, scarifications, crested head, and white glass bead.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Female twin figure (ere ibeji)
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undated
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Doll
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20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Female Figure
Dowayo Artist
20th century
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Yoruba Artist
undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Doll (umndwana)
Ndebele Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Male twin figure (ere ibeji)
Yoruba Artist
20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Male twin figure (ere ibeji)
Yoruba Artist
20th century

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