Figure of Bush Spirit (mandebele)

Senufo people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

Early 20th century

  • Titles Figure of Bush Spirit (mandebele) (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 5 3/4 x 1 x 1/2 in. (14.6 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.63
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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