Figure

Wurkun people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood and iron
  • Dimensions Overall: 13 in. (33 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Margaret Pennington, in honor of her mother, Mrs. Regina Kirchoff Mandrell, 1984.59
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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