DepartmentAfrica
Female Ibiji figure
NameSculpture
CultureYoruba
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, shell beads, glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (26 x 5.7 x 8.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle
Object numberA.2011.20.26
DescriptionDark hardwood standing figure on round base wears a red, green and dark blue bead necklace and brown shell and red bead waist ornaments. The figure has prominent, pointed breasts and buttocks, large feet. Face has large eyes and lips, ears near back sides of head, and a hairstyle divided into three sections.
mid- 20th century
c.1900