Memorial Head

Asante people, Ghana, African

Late 18th century

  • Titles Memorial Head (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay
  • Dimensions 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Norman Brachfeld, M.D., 1985.449
  • Work Type head
  • Classification Sculpture

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