Urhobo. <em>Personal Shrine (Ivwri)</em>, early 20th century. Padauk wood (pterocarpus), metal, traces of pigment, 24 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (62.2 x 14.8 x 14.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerofsky, 81.269.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.269.2_bw.jpg)

Personal Shrine (Ivwri)

Artist:Urhobo

Medium: Padauk wood (pterocarpus), metal, traces of pigment

Geograhical Locations:

Olomu, Niger Delta area, Nigeria

Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 24 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (62.2 x 14.8 x 14.8 cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 81.269.2

Image: 81.269.2_bw.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum