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Standing figure with elaborate hairdo of large buns with pointed ends; arms at sides; scarification on abdomen, and back of cowrie-shaped motifs.
Female Figure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Female Figure

Maker Anyi Artist
Dateearly 20th century
Place of originCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions17 in. (43.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Nicole and John Dintenfass
Object number2015.45.3
Collections
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