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Cowrie covered maternity figure (shrine figure)

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Datelate 19th/early 20th century
Dimensions14 1/8 × 5 1/4 × 4 3/4 in. (35.9 × 13.3 × 12.1 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.1
Descriptionprobably 'empowerment' material within the main structure
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