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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Male Shrine Figure (alusi)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Male Shrine Figure (alusi)

Attribution Ubah of Isufoia (Nigerian, active 1920 - 1940)
DateEarly 20th Century
Made/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, teeth
Dimensions54 x 13 x 10 1/8 in. (137.2 x 33 x 25.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.109
Collections
DescriptionWith upraised palms, plaited and crested coiffure, pigment and necklace of teeth
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Female Shrine Figure (alusi)
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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undated
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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undated
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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undated

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