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Object Number 990-5-50/12294
Display Title Mutwa Girl Figurine
Descriptions
Object Description Mutwa Girl Figurine
Inventory Description Figurine of female with jar on head, carved wood, incede and pigmented features
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tutsi?
  • Hutu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Rwanda / Butare
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 40.2 x 8.7 x 7.2 cm (15 13/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-5-50/12294 / MUTWA GIRL
Provenance
Collector Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)
Donor Dr. Helen Codere (1959-1960 - 05/15/90)

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