Figure

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

20th century

  • Titles Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood; encrustation
  • Dimensions 16 x 4 x 4 1/2 in. (40.6 x 10.2 x 11.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Stewart J. Warkow, 1990.253
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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