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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Male shrine figure (alusi)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Male shrine figure (alusi)

Attribution Ubah of Isufoia (Nigerian, active 1920 - 1940)
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedNanka, Africa
MediumWood, fabric, patina
Dimensions52 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. (133.4 x 30.8 x 22.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.108
Collections
DescriptionFigure with upraised palms, carved coiffure, pigments, and skirt with cowry shell fringe.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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