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

Woman's Prestige Mirror

Maker Igbo Artist

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedNsukka, Enugu, Nigeria

MediumWood, glass

Dimensions16 1/4 x 6 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. (41.3 x 17.5 x 3.5 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Charles Derby

Object number2015.16.1

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionMirror inset in relief-carved wood, end of handle is carved as a circle; back and sides have rows of quatrefoil motifs; mirror is inset in conventional beveled frame, which is then inset into a hand-carved frame. Handle and outer frame are made of a lightweight wood, dark brown stain, some patina on handle. Insect damage on handle (hole about 1/4 in), chip on back of handle.