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1966.16.72

Head and upper body of a human figure, possibly a puppet. Features painted black and white. Moveable arms attached by iron nails, one arm however has been recorded as missing. [BH [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]

1966.16.72

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Collection type
Object
Description
Head and upper body of a human figure, possibly a puppet. Features painted black and white. Moveable arms attached by iron nails, one arm however has been recorded as missing. [BH [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Southern Nigeria
Cultural groups
Ibibio
Person
Field collector E.R. Jerrim
Field collector Edward Reginald Jerrim
PRM source Mrs F.J. Bull
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
1909 - 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Nailed, Process Painted
Dimensions
Height: max 116 mm, Width: max 90 mm, Depth: max 60 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.16.72

Search terms: Figure, Toy and Game, Theatre and Drama, Puppet