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Twin Figure (ibeji) Early 20th century Yoruba people, Nigeria Wood and glass beads Male - H: 23; W: 7.5; D: 6.5 cm Female - H: 23.5; W: 8; D: 7.5 cm Anonymous gift to American Friends of the Israel Museum Accession number: B99.0874(a-b) |
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Publications: Beauty and Sanctity: the Israel Museum at 40. A Series of Exhibitions Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2006 Exhibition: Beyond the Eye of the Beholder: Ideals of Human Beauty in Africa and the Americas, Winter-Fall 2005 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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