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Colonial Slave Trader, Costumed

Made By Kongo
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood, fabric (textiles), beads (eyes)
Dimensions27 × 4 1/2 in. (68.6 × 11.4 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberM.2017.17.41
Descriptionmissing proper right forearm/hand + both feet, on stand
On View
Not on view
Female figure/shrine figure ?
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