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Female Figure

Date20th Century
Modern PlaceGhana, West Africa, Africa
Object PlaceWest Africa, Africa
MediumWood, gold, silver, paint
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions24 inches (60.96 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Eleanor Clay Ford Fund for African Art
Object number76.94
DescriptionEncrusted brown patina over gold, silver, and red. Knees thrust forward, hands held in front of stomach, pointed breasts, ringed neck, triangular face, elongated forehead, smooth coiffure.
On View
On view
Locations
  • Exhibition   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 2, African, Gallery 1
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