Standing Female Figure

Bete people, Côte d'Ivoire, African

19th century

  • Titles Standing Female Figure (Descriptive)
  • Artist Bete people, Côte d'Ivoire
  • Medium wood
  • Dimensions 11 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (28.6 x 7 x 3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin A. Scharfman, 1985.405
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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