Elongated carved figure, wood, with hands resting on knees, scarified face and p

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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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