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Colonial Man with Pith Helmet (colon figure, possibly also ritual object)

Made By Baule Cultural Group (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)
Datelate 19th/early 20th century
Mediumwood, paint (possibly acrylic) along with white clay pigment (kaolin), charcoal, indigo dye, and glass
Dimensions19 × 6 × 6 in. (48.3 × 15.2 × 15.2 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.247
DescriptionChecks in wood and losses
On View
Not on view
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