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Mumuye people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 33 x 7 x 6 in. (83.8 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of the Barbara Jean Jacoby Collection, 1986.831
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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