Created by
Unidentified
Used by
Dr. Ben Carson, American, born 1951
Date
2003
Medium
plaster and paint
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 7/8 x 8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (12.4 x 21.9 x 17.1 cm)
Description
This white plaster model of the conjoined brains of Ladan and Lalah Bijani was used by Dr. Ben Carson. The veins in the brain are highlighted in a contrasting light blue-green color. Two (2) small holes are drilled into the bottom so the model can be mounted on a stand.
Place used
Singapore, Asia
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
models (representations)
Topic
Medicine
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., MD
Object number
2012.73.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c678d87-0eaf-4468-b3a8-0fc4563fa2c9

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