Monkey Spirit Figure (Gberke)

Baule people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Monkey Spirit Figure (Gberke) (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood; encrustation
  • Dimensions 24 x 8 x 8 in. (61 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. Stewart J. Warkow, 1988.122
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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