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A small, dark, rough-textured sculpture of a stout, rounded figure. It features a dome-like head, narrow slit eyes, a short pointed nose, and thick arms resting against its sides.
Figure (Eshu or Shigidi)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Figure (Eshu or Shigidi)

Maker Yoruba Artist
Dateundated
Place of originNigeria, Africa
MediumUnfired clay
Dimensions5 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.1 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor
Object number1992.14.1
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