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A carved wooden monkey figure stands with hands pressed together in a prayer-like gesture.
Hanuman Folk Carving
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Hanuman Folk Carving

Maker Indian Artist
Datemid 20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions7 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (17.8 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.68
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Visual DescriptionA carved wooden monkey figure stands with hands pressed together in a prayer-like gesture.
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