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Funerary marker

Made By Bura, Niger
CultureBura, Niger
Date3rd-11th century
PeriodBura
Mediumstone
Dimensions12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Terms
  • funerary object
Object numberM.2009.15.5
DescriptionWith long neck surmounted by a flat crescent-shaped head, and with carved eyes and linear detail
On View
Not on view
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