Figure of a Standing Male (Ere Ibeji)

• Artist: Yoruba (Culture)
• Medium: Wood
• Geographical Location: Nigeria
• Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
• Dimensions: 10 1/2 in. (24.5 x 7 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H6, 7D
• Accession Number: 22.1459
• Image: CUR.22.1459_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Carved wood male twin figure with elaborate, conical shape coiffure. Protruding eyes, facial scarification markings, pierced ears. Arms at sides, feet flat on disk base. Male genitalia, navel, pointed buttocks. Condition: Fair, mellow patina. Crack down back of figure and through base.