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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Male Shrine Figure (Alusi)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Male Shrine Figure (Alusi)

Maker Igbo Artist
Date20th Century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions36 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (91.4 x 22.2 x 19.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.49
Collections
DescriptionWith beard and carved coiffure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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