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Object Number
975-12-50/11821
Display Title
Ritual wooden bird figure, with shield form on cheek
Descriptions
Object Description
Ritual bird, with shield form on cheek; wood with polychrome. Shield forms separate section, affixed with metal nail to check. 14 1/4" h
Inventory Description
Figurine, bird, carved wood, painted red, white, blue, black, nailed together
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1800-1975?
Culture
- Baga-Landouman
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Guinea
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 35 x 14.4 x 11.7 cm (13 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 4 5/8 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
975-12-50/11821
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