Twin Figures Were Traditionally Made by the Yoruba of Western

question 21

Multiple Choice

Twin figures were traditionally made by the Yoruba of western Nigeria:

• A) because there is a high infant mortality rate for twins amongst the Yoruba
• B) so that if one twin died, the sculpture could be cared for along with the surviving infant
• C) because the dolls would help Yoruba children, especially girls, learn to care for babies
• D) all of the previous answers
• E) none of the previous answers

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