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Object Number
975-12-50/11810
Display Title
Elongated carved figure, wood, with hands resting on knees, scarified face and p
Descriptions
Object Description
Elongated carved figure, wood, with hands resting on knees, scarified face and peaked beard. 12 3/4" h Chipped at corner of mouth. Evidence for peaked beard is debatable.
Inventory Description
Figurine, human, painted face, incised, large headdress
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1800-1975?
Culture
- Senufo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ivory Coast
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 31.4 x 5.8 x 5.5 cm (12 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975-12-50/11810, H, 141
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