Head

Lobi people, Burkina Faso, African

20th century

  • Titles Head (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 5 x 2 in. Diam. (12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1990.192
  • Work Type head
  • Classification Sculpture

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