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Male Shrine Figure

Artist Igbo Cultural Group (Nigeria)
Date20th Century
Dimensions47 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (120.7 x 21 x 14 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb, Class of 1952
Object numberM.2011.11.8
Descriptionbent arms with hands to the body and held to the front, scarifications, long neck, linear carved coiffure, crown projection, cloth band and finely worn surfaces with good patina
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