The figures below have been vetted as authentic and old, with good evidence of age and use.
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The figures below have been vetted as authentic, with some evidence of age and use.
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The figures below have been vetted as authentic but with little evidence of use.
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The figures below exhibit little evidence of use and were probably made to be sold.
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Below are additional catalogs of Yoruba figures.
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Photographs © Tim Hamill
YORUBA, Figures, Nigeria
These figures, some of which were brightly painted, were placed on altars in shrines or displayed at special ceremonies. The wand-like staffs were also carried during ceremonies. Several are depicted in colonial wear.
RETURN TO YORUBA 2007 EXHIBITION PAGE
GO TO IBEJI TWIN FIGURES PAGE (in Pairs)
RETURN TO PAINT! EXHIBITION PAGE
GO TO FAMILY MATTERS EXHIBITION PAGE
GO TO YORUBA MATERNITY FIGURES PAGE
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