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1970.21.2

Figure of female child with scarified cheeks, and perforated ears. Necklace of blue glass beads.

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1970.21.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Figure of female child with scarified cheeks, and perforated ears. Necklace of blue glass beads.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
South Nigeria
Cultural groups
Yoruba
Person
Field collector Mrs E. Joy
PRM source Mrs E. Joy
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1970
Date collected
By 1970
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1970
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Bead, Material Glass, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Height 248 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1970.21.2

Search terms: Figure, Body Art

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