Female figure, conical form made of wood covered with fabric; knob-like head covered with black beads; 5 rings encircling body.

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Doll

Maker Ndebele Artist

Date20th century

Place of originSouth Africa, Africa

MediumBeads, fabric, wood

Dimensions8 x 4 x 4 in. (20.3 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Caroline Popper

Object number2004.33.6

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionFemale figure, conical form made of wood covered with fabric; knob-like head covered with black beads; 5 rings encircling body.

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