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Eshu figure

Made By Yoruba Cultural Group (Nigeria)
Dateprobably early to mid-20th Century
Mediumwood, cowries, glass beads, leather
Dimensions14 in. H (35.6 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Donald L. Currie
Terms
  • figure
Object numberM.2025.8.6
On View
Not on view
Provenancecollected in Nigeria by donor between 1964 and 1966
Eshu figure
Eshu figure
Yoruba Cultural Group
probably early to mid-20th Century
Eshu figure
Eshu figure
Yoruba Cultural Group
probably early to mid-20th Century
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One of a Pair of Twin Figures (Ere Ibeji)
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Basket with handle and cowries
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