Figure Item Number: Af336 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Standing wood male figure (ibeji) on a rounded base. Face is more rounded, and triangle-shaped lower eye lashes. Conical cap with two sets of vertical ridges on each side with four ridges in the front and six in the back. Heavily encrusted with red earth.
History Of Use
Ère Ìbejì is a wooden figure that was carved in honour of a twin who died. Yorubas believe that twins share a soul, so the family was to treat the figure as they would if the twin was still physically present. As a result, the twin was fed, washed and cared for.
Item History
- Made in Nigeria before 1970
- Collected during 1970
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer before May 1, 1977
- Received from Alan R. Sawyer (Donor) and Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on May 1, 1977
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Af336
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood, indigo pigment and camwood pigment
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 28.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Yoruba
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Alan R. Sawyer (Donor) and Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nigeria
When
- Creation Date
- before 1970
- Collection Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0350/0010