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Wooden figure
Object Number 975-12-50/11809
Display Title Wooden figure
Descriptions
Object Description Half-figure, wood, with well-defined facial scarifications. Eyes are shut, as in repose. Red and black patina.
Inventory Description Carved wood human figure, carved facial deco, darkened hair, flat base, cracked
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1975?
Culture
  • Makonde
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mozambique?
Africa / Tanzania
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 18.1 x 7 x 7 cm (7 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12 50/11809
Credit Line Gift of Donald Deskey, 1975

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