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Standing; fragmentary limbs; beard; scarifications; incised coiffure; patina.
Male Figure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Male Figure

Maker Baule Artist
Dateundated
Place of originCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood with patina
Dimensions15 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (39.4 x 7.9 x 9.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1995.28.5
Collections
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