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Object Number 17-41-50/B1620
Display Title Ivory fetish figure
Descriptions
Object Description Standing male figure carved with details in low relief on a solid circular base. Both arms are slightly bent. The proper right arm is positioned upward towards the chest.
Inventory Description Figurine, carved ivory, standing male on round pedestal, incised features
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Luba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Belgian Congo
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 3.6 x 3.7 cm (5 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-41-50/B.1620.

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