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A standing figure carved from dark reddish-brown stone, featuring an elaborate headdress and large circular earrings, wearing a patterned garment that falls to the ankles. The figure raises its right hand and holds a circular object in its left hand.
Standing warrior
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Standing warrior

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions8 5/8 x 4 x 1 7/16 in. (21.9 x 10.2 x 3.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.198
Collections
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