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ID number: BIRRC-D0169 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: Danford Collection of West African Art and Artefacts Artist / Maker: Akeredolu, Justus D. Title / Object name: Carving of two figures Object type: Sculpture Place made: Owo or Lagos, W. Nigeria Culture: Yoruba Date made: c. 1938 Materials: Light coloured wood Measurements: 52 cm |
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One figure wears a conical cap and is seated on the other's shoulders. The base in the shape of a handle suggests a sango or Esu staff, but the carving is non traditional and made for sale. Made either in Owo, Ondo province, or in Lagos. |
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