Maternity Sculpture

Yemi Bisiri (Akedanwaiye), Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Maternity Sculpture (Descriptive)
  • Artist Yemi Bisiri (Akedanwaiye), Nigeria
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm) W. 4 in. (10.2 cm) D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Grady H. Nunn and Therese von Hohoff Nunn, in memory of Ann Torey Welsh Nunn, 1985.381
  • Work Type sculpture
  • Classification Sculpture

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