Seated woman suckling an infant

Made:
1880-1910 in Nigeria
maker:
Yoruba people

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)