Plaster Statue, of Ibibio Medicine Man

Made:
1920-1927 in Nigeria
Plaster Statue, of Ibibio Medicine Man

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Plaster statue, of Ibibo medicine man, 1920-1927, from the display of Ibibio medicine man, surrounded by his equipment, Nigerian, 1920-1927

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A5075 Pt35
Materials:
horn and plaster
Measurements:
overall: 810 mm x 830 mm x 800 mm, 48 kg
overall (cast of 'pounding instrument'): 60 mm x 270 mm x 60 mm,
overall (cast of man): 790 mm x 800 mm x 770 mm,
type:
statue and cast

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