Wedding Procession
ClassificationsSculpture
Culture
Yoruba
Date20th Century
Made AtNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, cowrie shell and bead
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (17.1 x 36.8 x 36.8 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum General Acquisition Fund Purchase
Object number77.73.1
DescriptionUnique, rare ceremonial wood carving of the Yoruba Tribe of Nigeria, illustrating a wedding procession depicting five male and eight female figures aligned in five rows. Two figures a man and a woman appear to be the central figures of the procession. Man bears diamond shaped incisions on his cheeks representing scarification; he is wearing Fes type hat. Woman holds long tresses in either hand.On View
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