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Genesis: Ideas of Origin in African Sculpture Back to main page for this exhibition Back to images from this exhibition Head, 12th–14th century Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Yoruba peoples Terracotta, mica, quartz, and pigment; H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) Private collection

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