Object class: Sculpture (visual works) / Culture or time period: Western African cultures / Materials: Cotton (textile) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Ere ibeji figure, accession number 5-14883, described as Ibeji (twin figure); standing male, reddish brown patinated wood, columnar style; two brass rings at base of left arm, one on right; brass ring with extra rings on each ankle; single strand red stone/glass beads (some missing) on cotton string around neck; blue pigment on coiffure.

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 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 5-16385, 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 5-16379, 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 5-16376, 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 5-16374, 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 5-16674, 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.