Standing female figure with three spherical neck rings, shiny black patina.

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Female figure

Artist Mende Artist

Date20th century

Place of originSierra Leone, Africa

PurchasedSierra Leone, Africa

MediumWood, pigment, patina

DimensionsOverall: 22 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (57.15 x 13.97 x 11.43 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Robin and Donna Poynor

Object number2023.30.7

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionStanding female figure with three spherical neck rings, shiny black patina.

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