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Doll

Artist Sotho Artist

Date20th century

Place of originLesotho, Africa

MediumWood, glass beads, fiber, cloth

Dimensions10 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (26.7 x 10.8 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth

Object number2006.45.13

Collections

AFRICAN

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