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Maker:
Lega artist  Search this
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 16.5 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm (6 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:
Ivory figure with circle dot motif
Provenance:
Herbert Baker, Pacific Palisades, California, -- to 1967
Content Statement:
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Topic:
Initiation  Search this
Leadership  Search this
Male use  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baker
Object number:
67-15-2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Museum of African Art Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7b8d3e7d9-fdf7-415b-b0d7-1a2409765e87
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_67-15-2