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African Art
Cultural Object
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Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)

early 20th century

Wood, beads, and metal

10 × 2 7/8 × 2 3/4 in. (25.4 × 7.3 × 6.99 cm)
Gift of James J. Ludwig, B.A. 1947
2011.22.7
Geography: 
Nigeria
Status: 
By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Culture: 
Yorùbá
Period: 
20th century
Classification: 
Sculpture
Provenance: 

Michael Sorafine, Los Angeles, unknown date–February 12, 2004
Gift of James J. Ludwig to Yale University Art Gallery, 2011

Bibliography: 

“Acquisitions,” https://artgallery.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Pub_Bull_acquisitions_2011.pdf (accessed March 1, 2012).

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.