Female Figure

Bamana people, Mali, African

20th century

  • Titles Female Figure (Descriptive)
  • Artist Bamana people, Mali
  • Medium wood, cowrie shells, metal
  • Dimensions 16 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (42.5 x 14.6 x 14 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Bequest of Rena Hill Selfe, AFI.46.1996
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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