Figure holds two medicine bottles

Figure

Fon people, Republic of Benin (formerly Kingdom of Dahomey), African

20th century

  • Titles Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Chaim Gross, 1985.600
  • Object Name figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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