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In the form of a head, with carved necklet, inset pup incised coiffure, and pigment.
Box Lid
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Box Lid

Maker Mangbetu Artist
Date20th century
Place of originGhana, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions7 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. (19.4 x 8.9 x 9.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.28
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