Puppet in the form of a seated figure on a staff, with articulated jaw, cap and pigment.

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Puppet for Ekong

Maker Moba Artist

Dateundated

Place of originTogo, Africa

MediumWood, metal, paint

Dimensions23 x 6 x 6 in. (58.4 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1991.27.51

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionPuppet in the form of a seated figure on a staff, with articulated jaw, cap and pigment.

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