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Standing female ancestor figure with finely incised coiffure, hands held in fron
Standing female ancestor figure with finely incised coiffure, hands held in fron
Object Number 975-12-50/11816
Display Title Standing female ancestor figure with finely incised coiffure, hands held in fron
Descriptions
Object Description Standing female ancestor figure with finely incised coiffure, hands held in front of body/ Wears 4 strand red shell-bead girdle; white seed bead necklace. Facial scarification. 14 3/4" h Wood.
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wooden female figure, beaded necklace and red bead belt
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Baulé
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Materials Wood, Glass, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 9.7 x 10.3 cm (14 9/16 x 3 13/16 x 4 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11816

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