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Omolangidi doll (N° 28005) Deposit sale

French collection of African art
This type of sculpture is a doll for the Yoruba, who call it omolangidi (wooden child). They also play the role of substitute for the deceased twin, like the ibeji. Ref.: "Isn"t she a doll?" E.L. Cameron, p. 70-71.  

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OriginColl. Amadeo Plaza Garcés
EthnyYoruba
Countrynigéria
Material(s)wood
Height cm15
Width3 cm
Weight0.06 Kg
Estimated dating1ère halfxx°

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