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Janus Torso on Vessel Top, Koma culture, Ghana, Sisili/Kulpawn River Basin, Ghana, African, fired clay, slip

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Janus Torso on Vessel Top

Koma culture, Ghana, Sisili/Kulpawn River Basin, Ghana, African

About 1350 - 1450

Titles Janus Torso on Vessel Top (Descriptive)
Artist Sisili/Kulpawn River Basin, Ghana
Medium fired clay, slip
Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1988.146
Object Name torso
Classification Sculpture

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