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Wood carving of woman with child in front of dress
Wood carving of woman with child in front of dress
Object Number 40-65-50/5116
Display Title Wood carving of woman with child in front of dress
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved wooden figurine, female, painted and incised base, child at side
Classification
  • Figurine
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bantu speaking peoples
  • Ovimbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese West Africa: Angola; Benguela Highland
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 32.5 x 10.1 x 6.8 cm (12 13/16 x 4 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-65-50/5116

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