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Maternity Figure (possibly a spirit spouse or blolo bla)

Made By Baule Cultural Group (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood, beads, red and black pigment/patina
Dimensions12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberM.2017.17.32
On View
Not on view
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