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Shrine Figure

Made By Mossi Cultural Group (Burkina Faso)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood with a thick sacrificial patina
Dimensions13 in. (33 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.180
On View
Not on view
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