Figure

Mumuye people, Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 38 x 5 1/4 x 7 in. (96.5 x 13.3 x 17.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of the Barbara Jean Jacoby Collection, 1986.834
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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