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Standing female ancestor figure with scarification patterns on torso; "superb he
Standing female ancestor figure with scarification patterns on torso; "superb he
Object Number 975-12-50/11804
Display Title Standing female ancestor figure with scarification patterns on torso; "superb he
Descriptions
Object Description Standing female ancestor figure with scarification patterns on torso; "superb head with pigtail coiffure" (Furman). Bead and shell necklace. 26 1/4" h. wood.
Inventory Description Figurine, standing female figure, carved wood, bead/shell necklace, incised deco
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1975?
Culture
  • Yakouba
  • Dan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Ivory Coast
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa
Materials Wood, Glass, Vegetable fiber, Shell, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 65 x 15 x 12.8 cm (25 9/16 x 5 7/8 x 5 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Donald Deskey (1975)
Donor Donald Deskey (1975)

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