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Female figure
Female figure

Female figure

Date19th century
Label TextThis woman would be called enyentutu, a "cool person," who knows how to kneel before authority. She gives freely with both hands, the greatest gesture of generosity.
Object number68.67
Credit LineNasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
Dimensions6 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 4 3/16 in. (17.15 x 6.99 x 10.64 cm)
MediumWood, indigo, paint
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Yoruba
Object number: 2013.20.3
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Yoruba
Object number: 2013.20.4.1
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Yoruba
Object number: 2013.20.7
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Yoruba
Object number: 2013.20.4.2
Photo: Paul Macapia
Yoruba
20th century
Object number: 2006.91
Photo:  Paul Macapia
Yoruba
20th century
Object number: 2006.92
Male figure
Yoruba
Object number: 81.17.615
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Yoruba
Object number: 2013.20.5
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Yoruba
Object number: 2013.20.6
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Yoruba
Object number: 2013.20.8
Photo: Paul Macapia
Southwestern Yoruba
early 20th century
Object number: 81.17.589