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Start Over Donor Berta Bascom Maker or artist Baba Alawode [Yoruba]
Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figure, accession number 5-10876b, described as twin figures (2) ibeji; carved wood representations of deceased twins, one male, one female, rectangular base, hands resting against thighs, detailed hair style with purple chalk coloring. a-Female, b-Male.
Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figure, accession number 5-10876a, described as twin figures (2) ibeji; carved wood representations of deceased twins, one male, one female, rectangular base, hands resting against thighs, detailed hair style with purple chalk coloring. a-Female, b-Male.
Hearst Museum object titled Spoon, accession number 5-11713, described as spoon; carved wood, light in color, handle decorated with parallel lines (incised), hourglass shaped design on center of handle; 33 cm long, 8.5 cm wide.
Hearst Museum object titled Staff, accession number 5-11712, described as Shango staff; carved wood, light in color, shaped like a double axe at the top, incised designs; 46 cm long, 12.5 cm wide.
Hearst Museum object titled Staff, accession number 5-11711, described as Shango staff; carved wood, light in color, shaped like a double axe at the top, human face carved near the top of the staff (inlaid eyes), incised designs; 39.5 cm high, 12 cm wide.

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