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Fire bellows on Stand

Made By Gabon
CulturePunu or Fang cultural group
Datelate 19th/early 20th century (tentative)
Mediumwood, clay (kaolin), leather, patina
Dimensions24 × 10 in. (61 × 25.4 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberM.2017.17.14
DescriptionTwo pieces. Ceremonial fire bellows on stand with white spirit maiden facade and either naval or vaginal "mound".
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