Skip to content

Museum object · Tools and Equipment

Model of the conjoined brains of Ladan and Lalah Bijani used by Dr. Ben Carson

2003

Singapore, Asia

Source image for Model of the conjoined brains of Ladan and Lalah Bijani used by Dr. Ben CarsonLoading image…
Visit the source record ↗

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

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.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2012.73.2

Continue exploring Series 1

Science & Invention →

Explore all Series 1 cards →