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Object with abstracted geometric forms, and four legs.
Fertility Figure (ofo)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Fertility Figure (ofo)

Maker Igbo Artist
Dateundated
Place of originGhana, Africa
MediumBronze
Dimensions1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 5 in. (4.1 x 5.4 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.41
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Visual DescriptionObject with abstracted geometric forms, and four legs.
Object with abstracted geometric forms, and four legs.
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