Collection place: British West Africa (historic) / Loans: S1981-1982 #25: de Saisset Museum (Santa Clara Univ.) (December 11, 1981–April 1, 1982) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Adze, accession number 5-4054, described as woodcarver's adze; wide blade; for roughing out figures; 40.5 cm. long.

Hearst Museum object titled Bell with clapper, accession number 5-13051a,b, described as bell w/ clapper; a): stained tusk tip; center is kneeling anthropomorphic figure; incised cross-hatched bands in relief above and below; l. 32.2 cm.; b) oblong wood clapper, l. 3 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl and cover, accession number 5-7637a,b, described as a) bowl; wood; with b) cover, carved figure as lid handle; figures on side of bowl of carved wood; green in color. H. 26 cm. W. 30 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Crown, accession number 5-2600, described as Yoruba beaded crown (ori Kogbofo) "head not so empty", for a king; 11 1/2" high; 8" approx. dia.

Hearst Museum object titled Cushion, accession number 5-12970, described as cushion; leather w/ geometric designs in applique; 8 tassels; brown, cream, red, orange, green and tan; straw stuffing; diam. 48 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-7633, described as drum; cylindrical shape; vertical cords of twisted hide; double headed wood body with two cut velvet on hide strips; brass bells attached to the strips; carrying strap is cut velvet on hide. D. 24 cm. H. 48 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figure, accession number 5-2602, described as One of pair of twin Yoruba figures (Ibeji); female with modified cowry shells, bead necklace, bracelet and hip band; 11 3/8" high.

Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figure, accession number 5-2603, described as One of pair of twin Yoruba figures (Ibeji); male with modified cowry shells and bead necklace; 12" high.

Hearst Museum object titled Heddle, accession number 5-2601, described as Yoruba heddle (asa ofi) or sword, from men's loom; 9 3/4" l.

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-2587, described as Yoruba 'Egungun' mask; whole head painted black; woman?; 12 1/2" high; represents [handwritten on card: the God] 'Eshu'. [handwritten on card: 31.75 cm]