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Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figures, accession number 5-15914a,b, described as Carving, ibeji. Standing male and female on round self bases (male's base is cracked into left foot). Carving marks are evident. Pigment on hairdos. Chest marking, triangular designs on backs, and female genitalia and breasts. Hands attached at knees which are slightly bent with negative space between arms and torso. Collar-like area carved around neck with diamond shape on the front at the chest and upside-down triangle on back. Both have incised patterning. Buttocks are not defined. Both a and b have the same hairdo, elongated with raised areas from front to back and incised lines. No belly buttons. (b) left side of head is cracked, (a) crack between left shoulder and breast and left side of base at heel of figure.
Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figures, accession number 5-15920a,b, described as Carving, ibejis. Standing figures on self-bases with carved pattern on outside base edges. Both have tall, crown-like hairdos with zig-zag border around hairline. Rounded shoulders and thick upper arms. Negative space between arms and torso, fingers are long and deeply carved fingertips attach to upper thigh. Eyes have lines radiating out on eyelids representing eyelashes. No facial markings. Prominent flat noses with deep cuts between nose and upper lip. Detail carving on female is better than the male. Both have 2 rows of zig-zags above genitalia. Indentation of spine on both. Ears are so far back on the head that they meet at the top of the neck and can't be seen from the front. No apparent signs of use. Torsos have "pot-bellies" with flat belly buttons.
Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figures, accession number 5-15915a,b, described as Yoruba twin figures, (ibegi), Standing male and female with round bases. Arms attached to sides & hands on thighs w/no neg. spaces. Round bellies, no belly buttons. A) - hair is bilevel, with stylized ears; H = 21.5cm . B) - peaked headgear; H = 21.5cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figures, accession number 5-16001a,b, described as Carvings. Male and female on round self-bases. Body positions are squatty, knees bent, torsos bent at the waist. Angular facial features. Eyes are heavy-lidded, noses are broad and long, foreheads are pointed. Hair has incised lines from hair line to cock's comb-like arrangement. Upside-down cross-hatched triangular shaped neck piece with same triangle with rows of zig zags. 2 rows on female, 4 rows on male. No definition of buttocks. Neckpieces in front and back, hair and female genitalia are darkened with pigment. Male and female have the same hair.
Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figures, accession number 5-16472a,b, described as Pair (male and female) of Yoruba wooden twin (ibeji) figures. Male with Segi. Oyo, 257. Finest quality. Male: H = 12”; Female: H = 11”. a) female - naked woman with bead necklace and belly bands, scarification carved into cheek, forehead and belly, pubis and right leg; wearing headdress and metal bracelet. drying crack down right back and between buttocks and small crack in back of base b) male - currently in lobby case
Hearst Museum object titled Eshu figurine, accession number 5-15509, described as Eshu figurine. wood, carved, anthropomorphic head on pedestal. h 10.2 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Eshu figurine, accession number 5-15508, described as Eshu figurine. wood, carved, anthropomorphic head on pedestal. h 10.6 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Eshu figurine, accession number 5-15510, described as Eshu figurine. wood, carved, anthropomorphic head on pedestal. h. 10.4 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Fabric, accession number 5-16772, described as Ashanti strip cloth segments joined to form a larger piece; consists of 51 short segments joined in 3 long strips. strips are joined to form a single piece. was originally larger and has been cut down. multi colored. Conservation: Very worn and dirty--large tear in one segment.
Hearst Museum object titled Fabric sample, accession number 5-16750, described as sample of Yoruba narrow loom weaving composed of 2 joined swatches. both are striped; one with narrow tan, white, black stripes set off by a wide center stripe of white and indigo tripple bands of dark red are woven across the stripes. the second is woven of beige with a center stripe of yellow/blue red and white/indigo. each beige segment is bisected with a narrow indigo stripe. swatches are joined along 1 long edge.
Hearst Museum object titled Fan, accession number 5-12900, described as Fan for Eleko cult; cowries sewn to round pc. leather (one side only); wood handle from which are suspended 2 brass coins (British West Africa 1 penny and 1/10 penny, each w/ 6 pointed star on one face); h. 24.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Fan, accession number 5-15496, described as fan, wood, handcarved (for Eshu); squatting female human figure atop round fan with incised geometric design, one side only; brown wood, well polished from usage; cotton twine string carrying handle at proximal end; L 29.3 cm X Dia (fan) 12.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Female figure, accession number 5-16305, described as Female figure. 38.0 cm. Purchased from Al Pierce, 1974, $180, (Pierce #65)
Hearst Museum object titled Female figure, accession number 5-15796b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Female figure, accession number 5-15426b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Female headdress, accession number 5-13700a,b, described as Headpiece w/ separate hair coil; ptd. wood; (a) headpiece: tapered anthropomorphic face and upper torso; pendant coils of carved hair ptd. black; white ground w/ red and black paint; necklace w/ white painted hemisphere in front; h. 43.7 cm.; (b) haircoil, black-ptd. wood, max. w. 27.5 cm. Total h. (a) & (b) 64.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Fertility figurine, accession number 5-16757, described as Ashanti fertility figure (reproduction?); carved and painted wood. cylindrical body with straight conical arms and small breasts, minimal protruding naval with 4 rings around neck. large, flat, disk-like head with small eyes, nose, and mouth. scarification marks on forehead, cheeks, back of head. entire figure painted black. Conservation: Paint worn through to wood in several places. Cracked in base/back. Old chip out of base.
Hearst Museum object titled Fertility figurine, accession number 5-16515, described as brass, Ashanti fertility figure; cylindrical body with breasts and navel cross piece arms. round, flat head with cast features , on square base. possible red paint adhering to head and side of proper right breast.
Hearst Museum object titled Fertility figurine, accession number 5-16267, described as Ashanti fertility figure; carved wood, black. flat disk shaped head with small features, stylized hair cared on back. holes for earrings at sides of head; hole for stringing at top. long neck with 3 neck rings indicated. pedestal body with outstretched arms, horizontal holes through ends of arms; breasts and naval indicated.
Hearst Museum object titled Fertility figurine, accession number 5-16272, described as Ashanti female fertility figurine; carved and painted wood. large disc head with small carved features. T-shaped arms+body. pedestal body with breasts, navel, neck rings. incised hair on back of head. holes at sides of head for earings, and one at top for stringing.
Hearst Museum object titled Fertility figurine, accession number 5-6334, described as Wooden Fertility Figurine (akua mmba), female, old, with beads. Flat, circular head; neck shows flesh rolls; arms short and outstretched; string of beads on neck; pedestal base. (right arm tip broken off)
Hearst Museum object titled Fiber, accession number 5-14120b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Field guardian, accession number 5-8782, described as Maskette; wood; dark brown; oval head with raised triangular nose, and half circle mouth; slit eyes with half oval eyelids; cone shaped neck; flat surface on back. (Abidjan 1963: #91. 41)
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16255, described as Ibo doll, carved wood; coated in paint on ail forming a black surface; figure has short stumpy arms, prominent navel, 3 bands at hips. Conservation: Feet and parts of both hands are broken; drying cracks and gauges in several places; considerable use and wear.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16278, described as Baule figure, dressed in blue jacket, striped tie, yellow pants and with face scarification. Conservation: Drying crack on left side of head and base, insect damage on base and right back of arm and head.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16289a,b, described as a- figure, b-stand; carved wood with red painted decoration; both arms/hands rest on chest, inset belly button, carved scarification on face. round, flat headdress. Conservation: Chips on feet, right knee, abraided wear on painted areas.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16254, described as Ashanti female fertility doll, carved, painted; large disk head with small features, T-shaped arms + body; body pedestal type with breasts, navel, neck rings. back of head incised with stylized hair design. 3 holes in edge of disk and one in each arm. Conservation: Paint rubbed away on back of base; holes at top of head broken through, abraison at left front of head.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16308, described as Goemai female figure. nude, carved wood; dark casting that appears to be mixed with dung. Purchased in Paris Conservation: Crack in center of chest.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16291, described as “Ba-Luba” figure. carved wood, black pigment; female head with stylized hair, neck, arms, breasts, legs; feet carved onto base; representation of stylized fabric skirt. Purchased at auction from the estate of John T. Coulthard
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16239a-j, described as caricature figure of masked female dancer. figure wears white garment, animal skin wrap, ankle bracelets, and a large hat-like platform with six carved painted human heads attached. the figure holds a dance wand in each hand. a) figure, b) hat, c-h) heads, i, j) wands.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16298, described as brass Oshun figure. female seated figure holding a staff and rattle with a small female standing by her proper left knee holding a pot on her head. principal figure wears a girdle with decorative spirals and has elaborate hair treatment.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16376, described as Yoruba thorn carving. kneeling woman grinding or kneading bread on a round tray with a jar standing beside her. figure is wearing sarong-like garnment. carved by Orisadipe.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16268, described as Ashanti fertility figure, carved wood, painted black. large, flat, disk shaped head with small features, stylized hair designs on back, holes for earrings at sides of head and holes at top for stringing; long neck with 4 neck rings indicated; small, elongated body, short legs, right breast missing, strings of beads around upper arms, wrist, and knees. Beads: 1 red and blue strung around upper arms 2 green, blue, white--wrists 1 green, blue, white--right knee 1 red, blue, green, white--left knee Conservation: Nipple and part of left foot missing.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-6340, described as Figure; wood; male; standing, hand on stomach; hair-do in four sections, finely incised; relief scar pattern on forehead, neck, stomach and back; traces of textile on buttocls and upper legs; navel protudes. (Termite damage on base, backs of legs and lower stomach)
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16294, described as Ba-Yaka figure, with a hole for medicine. 9“ . Purchased, 1968, $160.Cf. 1197 Purchased via Max Alfert from Maria Wyss of Basel
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16234a-c, described as Caricature figure; Yoruba King (Oba), 1943; Thomas Ona, carver. a. figure, b. crown, c. scepter Acquired in Lagos
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16385, described as Yoruba thorn carving; boy seated, arms resting on knees, hands clasped, wearing breech cloth. carved by Akeredolu.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16674, described as thorn carving; woman with baby on back seated on low stool before a fire with large cooking pot. stirring pot with proper right hand/arm. mounted on rectangular base. Conservation: Left arm and head missing. Stir stick broken.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16279, described as Baule female figure, carved wood; nude with scarification on face and belly; hand rest on belly, hair carved with great detail.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16238a,b, described as Yoruba caricature of Queen Victoria, possibly 1943. Thomas Ona, carver. Queen wears white garment with red jewelry and decoration plus headcloth and crown; a fan is held in the right hand; her name is carved into the lower edge and painted black; a) figure, b) fan
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16263, described as Accra market doll, male. carved wood; long head, body and arms; short legs, broad feet.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16269, described as Ashanti Fertility figure (akua mmba). carved, painted wood cylindrical body ending in a plinth, pointed breasts and navel. cross-piece arms ending in points. banded neck. large disk head with small carved features. back of head incised with zig-zags and lines. 3 perforations around head.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16282a-c, described as (a)carved wood, male, black surface. right arm and left hand missing; (b,c) 2 animal horns on cord around neck.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16034, described as carved, wood, female figure; painted. hair dressed in three ridges, painted black. body painted brown. incised scarification on cheeks and forehead painted blue and yellow; lips and eyes painted yellow; clothing painted white and black. legs and feet formed by a separate piece which appears to be attached using a nail. holes bored into back and front of skirt. figure is belted with a belt whose ends extend to form flat sections held in the figures hands. H = 24.0 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16275, described as Doll, carved wood; head, neck, arms, legs, buttocks indicated. Collected from a Hausa trader at Accra Conservation: Damage on one side of head, and part of arms. Crack on backside.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16677, described as thorn carving; standing woman with baby on her back, water jar on head, supported by 2 raised arms. standing on a small round base. Conservation: Left proper arm is broken, center section missing
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16679, described as carved wooden figure, long neck and arms, short legs. male, black scarification on each cheek, and on a small base.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16675, described as carved wood doll with red and black decorative markings at neck, abdomen, around hips and on front of thighs; toes, and fingers colored black. hair black. facial features highlighted with black and red. long legs, very short stumpy arms.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16512, described as figure; carved wood, long head and neck and torso and arms, very short legs, male on base. Conservation: Crack in back of base.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16374, described as Yoruba thorn carving. walking woman carrying basket on her head and a baby in a sling on her back. she is wearing a one piece sarong-like garnment.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16672, described as brass lion figure; stylized with very large head, teeth and mouth, tail curls up over back; stands on 4 feet, striding, very large eyes and tiny ears. teardrop protrusions indicated mane.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16286, described as BaSongye figure. carved wood, rounded head, long neck, arms, legs, buttocks, breasts, feet are carved on base; stylized pattern across middriff. Purchased through Max Alfert from Ascher, Paris Conservation: Crack on front of figure extending from need to middriff.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-15658, described as Carving, half-figure, wood, handcarved; woman (?) with pointed chin and funnel-shaped hole in top of head (twig inserted laterally across opening); hands resting on stomach; leather skirt over woven fiber undergarment; oiled surface; on square pedestal. Per inventory 6/13/12, figure noted as tacky from the glazing.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16287, described as Ba-Vili mirror figure, mirrors in eyes and stomach; carved wood, two brass rings around right leg; cowrie shell on back. Purchased in Basle,Switzerland by Max Alfert from Maria Wyss
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16307, described as Urhobo female figure; carved wood; very long head and torso; legs appear to have been cut off; genetalia defined, limed oak type finish overall. Conservation: One arm broken or cut away.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-15418, described as figure; standing human figure; carved, stained wood; 3 horizontal scarifications on each cheek; smock with short sleeves over pants; barefoot; V shaped plated hairdo, bald on one side; self base damaged. H: 35 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16031, described as Painted plaster cast figure
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16302, described as Wurkum figure. Purchased, 1971, $60. 16.5”. Purchased from LaChapelle
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16379, described as Yoruba thorn carving. old man with small beard and large pipe, seated on a 4 legged stool, wearing wrapped garnment and cap. carved by Akeredolu.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16380, described as Yoruba thorn carving. bust of the Emir of Kano; wearing a hooded cloak, and head wrap; face half covered. Carver: Akeredolu
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16683, described as thorn carving; girl, bust only. hair with four rows wearing a single strand as veregate sized beads. by Arisadipe
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16250, described as Accra market doll, male; carved wood; long head, body and arms; short legs, boxy feet.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16673, described as thorn carving; man seated on a small stool, legs extended on either side of what appears to be a set of bellows. long poles in each hand for working the bellows. head, arms, legs and bellows are dark wood; stool, clothing & cap are light wood. on rectangular base.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16252, described as Accra market doll, male; carved wood; long head, neck, body and arms, short legs, prominent penis and ears.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16240a,b, described as caricature figure of woman and mortar with baby on her back. figure wears a white blouse, pink skirt, red dangle earrings; baby in back of skirt; scarification on both cheeks and at base of throat. a) figure, b) pestle. Condition - chip out of right eye lid; several insect exit holes
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-15417, described as figure; standing male figure; carved wood, soldier or policeman holding rifle; self base; ivory color uniform, black shoes, brown shoulder bag & belt, wristwatch on left wrist; hemisphere on head tied in a knob. H: 36.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16377, described as Yoruba thorn carving. walking bearded old man with small staff; carved by Akeredolu.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16295, described as Ba-Bembe nail figure. 81/2 “. Purchased, 1068, $400. Ba-Bwende Purchased via Max Alfert from Maria Wyss of Basil
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16251, described as male figure, carved wood; line and dot patterns incised overall; brilliant blue, green and brown feathers at top of head. Conservation: Crack on proper left side from top of head to hips.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16262, described as Accra market doll, male, carved wood; long head and arms, short body and legs, large feet.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16383, described as Yoruba thorn carving; Striding boy returning from farm with hoe and cutlass. hoe on left shoulder, cutlass in right hand at side; wearing breech cloth. carved by Akeredolu.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16382, described as Yoruba thorn carving; large drummers holding drum under left arm, with over shoulder strap; drum stick in right hand; wearing tunic, pantaloons and cap. carved by Orisa Dipe
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16280, described as figurine, carved wood on square base. head, long neck, arms, legs, standing; string of white beads wrapped around neck. string of yellow, black, red, blue beads wrapped around waist. stylized hair, belt, arm bracelets, headpiece, female (?)
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16241a-c, described as caricature figure of a hunter. figure wears a Phrisian type hat, shirt and short pants, with a satchel over left shoulder, carrying a rifle. a) figure, b) hat, c) gun.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16265, described as Accra market doll; carved wood, long head, body and arms prominent breasts, short legs, blocky feet.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16288, described as Ba-Kuba female figure; carved wood, nude upper body, kilted lower body, madrirs type head piece; on carved wooden stand. painted details, white, green, black, and carved decoration. Purchased at Old Curiosity Shop, Los Angeles, CA
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16759, described as carved wooden figure; female, narrow face and body but thick front to back. arms bent with hands resting on breasts. hair fashioned with flat top, 3 neck rings back; very straight with knees slightly bent. legs short and heavy; pendulus breasts, prominent naval, eyes half closed. Conservation: Significant rot or damage on left side lower lip chipped front of feet missing.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16290, described as “Cameroun” figure; carved wood with female genitalia; both arms rest on belly. carved decoration, some painted highlights in red. Purchased at auction of estate of John T. Coulthard.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16264, described as Accra market doll, female; carved wood, large head, long body and arms, painted breasts, very short legs.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16292, described as carved wood, male, flat headpiece, head, neck, arms, legs, penis, buttocks; standing, stylized straight lines on face. Purchased at auction from the estate of John T. Coulthard
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16247a-d, described as figure representing Rwaff, lieutenent or sargent, dressed in khaki uniform, short pants, white socks, service hat with red band. carved by Thomas Ona. Figure (a), dress hat (b), service hat (c), pipe (d).
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16231a,b, described as caricature figure; carved and painted wood; figure of an African policeman (a) with a rifle (B) wearing military style jacket, short pants, boots and a fez with a red tassle and white emblem. jacket decorated with red and white epilets buttons, insignia, cartridge box, belt and sash Carved by Thomas Ona
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16381, described as Yoruba thorn carving. small drummer holding drum under left arm with over-shoulder strap; drum stick in right hand; wearing tunic pantaloons and cap. carved by Orisadipe
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16301, described as Fon Legba (counterpart of Yoruba Eshu) figure. Purchased, 1971, $35. 16.5” Purchased from Baba Kaba
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16274, described as Accra Market doll, female, carved wood, long head, body and arms, prominant breasts, short legs, blocky feet.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16293, described as carved wooden horse’s head (on a stand). Incised design with fragments of coating material (unidentified); long pointed ears (mule like). hollow neck cord.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-10184, described as Sculpture, depicts al-Buraq; wood; crowned centaur-like figure; red, black, yellow paint; varnished; single feathered winged back and feathered-like tail pieces missing.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16681, described as thorn carving; male "Mohornadon" husk only. man wearing head cloth, small beard and galeheh, holding beads in one hand.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16299, described as Ibo female figure. Purchased, 1970, $100. Restored; left (?) foot, tip of hair. Purchased from Saja Tunkara
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16285, described as Chokwe (or Songo) figure. female; carved wood; jutting jaw, hunched shoulders, incised lines on upper and lower abdomen. Purchased from Aalderink of Amsterdam
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16297, described as Senufo/Baule? brass fish. Purchased, 1969, $10. Purchased from a trader from Mali at Berkeley
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16281, described as carved wood, long neck, short arms and legs, large feet on a stand. hair and facial features stained. Conservation: Drying crack down back of head and neck.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16248, described as Ashanti Fertility figure; carved, painted wood, cylindrical body on base. large disk shaped head with small features; cross naval; hair style indicated on back of head. Conservation: Left breast broken off, tip of right breast broken off.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16232a-d, described as caricature figure; polo player caricature figure; carved & painted wood - consists of: a) player seated on a horse; (b) helmet; (c) mallet; (d) ball. horse and man's body below waist very small and foreshortened [sic]. red, white, black, purple and natural wood. figure attached to an oval stand. Conservation: Note: missing cigarette which was annotated in the donor's record.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16223a-d, described as Caricature figure of missionary. The figure wears a white garment and black robe, and has a sun helmet, a cane and bible. a) figure, b) bible, c) cane, d) helmet. Missing C.
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16235a,b, described as Ona's caricature; king's counselor (or messenger); Thomas Ona, carver. dressed in a white shirt with spotted wrap-cloak and cross hatched drape over one shoulder. red and white slouch hat; carrying bag over left shoulder, staff in right hand; a) figure, b) pipe
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16316, described as 1 of 4 small Eshu figures, wood, handcarved, anthropomorphic head on pedestals with elaborate hair arrangement. back and front of pedestal decorated with an arrow; side with crosshatch
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16375, described as Yoruba thorn carving. kneeling woman grounding petter on a large stone. figure is nude except for belly band. Carved by Akeredolu
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16384, described as Yoruba thorn carving. boy doing “mo Foribale;” kneeling, head touching the ground in front of him, wearing a breech cloth. carved by Akeredolu
Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16680, described as thorn carving. male "mohamadan" bust only. man with head cloth, small beard, wearing galaheh and is holding beads in one hand. signed by Akeredolu.

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