Standing Female Figure with Altar

Koma culture, Ghana, Ghana, African

15th to mid-16th century

  • Titles Standing Female Figure with Altar (Descriptive)
  • Medium fired clay
  • Dimensions 10 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (27.3 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Edwin and Cherie Silver, 1991.968
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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