Collector: Berta Bascom / Culture or time period: Yoruba / Materials: Iron (metal) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Amulet/ leg rattle, accession number 5-15424, described as amulet/ leg rattle; iron leg rattle with two lobes containing rattling material; two iron rings attached to both ends; max W: 14.8 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-15959, described as Iron 'Erinle' bracelet. 19.5 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Castings, accession number 5-15966, described as iron castings joined by a chain. 2 rods, both ending in round tapered points, are joined by a 3 piece chain through eye holes in the top of the rods. the smaller rod resembles an enlarged sewing needle (25 cm long). the larger one has more pointed marks and a circular hole. each rod has an "S" shaped chain piece. those are joined by an oval shaped ling (jump ring).

Hearst Museum object titled Edan, accession number 5-15687a,b, described as 'Edan' (paired brass casting), figurines; seated male and female, mounted on iron spike; a) male, holding short staff between hands, from knees to ground; b) female, holding round object (fruit?) between hands at waist level; both linked by brass chain attached to back of head; H ea; 10.6 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figure, accession number 5-14944a-c, described as One of pair of royal twin figures (ibeji).

Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figure, accession number 5-14945a-c, described as one of pair of royal twin figures (ibeji).

Hearst Museum object titled Flint, accession number 5-6350a-c, described as a & b) flint; irregular shape; edges show use; a) 9 x 5 cm; b) 4.5 x 3.5 cm. c) iron; handle decorated with double spiral; l. 9.5 cm; w. 8.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Knife/ bell, accession number 5-15423, described as knife/ bell; made of iron; knife on opposite end of bell; dull, curved blade, one edge serrated; bell is cone shaped, split on side; clapper inside; crude workmanship; surface rough and rusty. L: 40 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Lamp, accession number 5-16514, described as Yoruba iron lamp. man on horseback, lampdish forms head. riveted and welded from sheet and strip iron. round base.

Hearst Museum object titled Shrine symbol, accession number 5-16437, described as shrine symbol of the god Osanyin, god of medicine. iron stem to which a circular element is attached by 4 cross pieces. 16 birds are mounted on stands to the circle. a large bird surmounts the top of the stem. symbol is mounted in a wrought iron stand for display (permanent) Conservation: natural rust, 1 bird detached, another loose. Detached piece bagged, with object - 7/16/12 AT