Doll

Fante people, Ghana, African

20th century

  • Titles Doll (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 10 1/4 x 2 x 2 1/2 in. (26 x 5.1 x 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Herbert Weiss in memory of Alfred L. Scheinberg, 1992.67
  • Work Type doll
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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