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Artist Osei Bonsu (Ghanaian, b. 1900 - d. 1977)

Datec. 1945

Place of originGhana, Africa

MediumWood, black paint, fabric, metal

Dimensions14 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (36.8 x 19.7 x 5.7 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Lewis Berner and family

Object number2002.31.6

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionStanding female figure.

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