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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Female shrine figure (alusi)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Female shrine figure (alusi)

Maker Igbo Artist
Dateundated
Made/manufacturedNanka, Nigeria, Africa
MediumWood, patina
Dimensions33 1/2 x 8 1/8 x 8 1/2 in. (85.1 x 20.6 x 21.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.52
Collections
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