Kneeling Female Figure

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

20th century

  • Titles Kneeling Female Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood; encrustation
  • Dimensions 9 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (24.1 x 5.7 x 7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Millard Altman, 1990.149
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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