Small anthropomorphic brass figurine

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Feb 26

Written By Florence Okoye

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A dark brass sculpture, resting against the wrapping paper it was protected by in storage. The figure stands on a tetrahedral base, with their hands on their hips. It has the body of a man and the head of an animal.

A dark brass sculpture, resting against the wrapping paper it was protected by in storage. The figure stands on a tetrahedral base, with their hands on their hips. It has the body of a man and the head of an animal.

Ere Ibeji figures, National Museums Scotland

Ere Ibeji Figures (Yoruba peoples), Khan Academy

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