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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/manufacturedNigeria, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions42 x 14 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. (106.7 x 36.8 x 28.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1993.12.29
Collections
DescriptionWith upraised palms, scarifications, carved coiffure with crest, armbands and legbands, and a fine glossy patina.
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