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Female Colonial Figure (Colon Figure)

Made By Yoruba Cultural Group (Nigeria)
Dateearly 20th century
Dimensions38 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (97.8 × 31.8 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.141
On View
Not on view
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