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Divination Figure (?)

Artist Mende Cultural Group
CultureMende, probably
Dateprobably 1920's
Mediumwood
Dimensions21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Object numberM.2009.15.2
DescriptionWith mound base, hands to the thighs, neck rolls, carved chest area, narrow eyes, linear carved vertical coiffure, black pigment and a fine patina
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