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Colon Figure (colonial figure) (possibly)

Made By Baule Cultural Group (Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa)
CultureBaule (?)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood with spots of red pigment
Dimensions16 × 5 in. (40.6 × 12.7 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.145
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