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Twin figure (Ibeji)
Twin figure (Ibeji)

Twin figure (Ibeji)

Associated withAfrica
MediumWood
DimensionsL 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Messrs. Kim and Milt Hammond, Mrs. Linda Scovill, and Mr. Jerry Grabush and Herbert D. Hammond
Object numberGL.73.16.14
On View
Not on view
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