Seated woman suckling an infant

Carved and painted wooden figure of seated woman suckling one infant with second child tucked into fold at back of skirt, possibly Odudua, Yoruba, Nigerian, 1880-1910

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A9800
Materials:
wood, soft
Measurements:
overall: 475 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm, 1.34 kg
type:
statue
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)