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Ritual wooden bird figure, with shield form on cheek
Ritual wooden bird figure, with shield form on cheek
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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