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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Seated Female Figure (esi mansa)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Seated Female Figure (esi mansa)

Maker Fante Artist
Date20th Century
Made/manufacturedGhana, Africa
MediumWood, paint, patina
Dimensions18 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (45.7 x 14 x 14 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1991.27.32
Collections
DescriptionAkan wood female figure seated in a stool with child on the lap, sandals, neck rings, scarifications, plaited coiffure, pigments and strands of beads.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Akan Artist
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Dowayo Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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