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Smooth hard wood figure held up by 2 figurines, smooth even carving
Smooth hard wood figure held up by 2 figurines, smooth even carving
Object Number 971-13-50/11335
Display Title Smooth hard wood figure held up by 2 figurines, smooth even carving
Descriptions
Object Description Smooth hard wood figure held up by 2 figurines, smooth even carving, decorative headwear; "Janus"
Inventory Description Carved wooden figurine, 2 human females standing with female on top, metal rings
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bambara
  • Bamana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mali
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 79 x 11 x 16 cm (31 1/8 x 4 5/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-13-50/11335

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