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Door Post with female element

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Datemid 20th century
Mediumwood
Dimensions27 × 4 in. (68.6 × 10.2 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.2
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Initiation mask with female atop
Initiation mask with female atop
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Female Figure
Female Figure
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Cowrie covered maternity figure (shrine figure)
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