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Female Figure (possibly spirit spouse)

Made By Baule Cultural Group (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)
Datelate 19th/early 20th century
Mediumwood with a thick patina (ritual/sacrifical material)
Dimensions10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.174
On View
Not on view
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