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Start Over Collection place Owo, Nigeria Culture or time period Yoruba cluster
Hearst Museum object titled Heddle pulley, accession number 5-15209, described as heddle pulley; reddish-brown wood; horned anthropomorphic head atop U-shaped torso-base w/ 3 perforations; geom. openwork back of torso; iron ring between horns; ht. 17 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Ram's head figurine, accession number 5-14936, described as Ram's head (wood sculpture); solid block of hardwood; fully carved head on self pedestal which has weaving-like design (curving over and under elements) in low relief; old termite damage and cracks; fully carved horns serve as handles; long slot in back pierced top and bottom for attachment; circular engraving on forehead and neck; height: 37.8 cm.

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