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Maker:
Asante artist  Search this
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 18.7 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm (7 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Ghana
Description:
Stylized ivory female figure with disk head, ringed neck, stubby arms perpendicular to flattened cylindrical body ending in round base.
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Topic:
Fertility  Search this
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Dorothy E. Weihrauch
Object number:
73-15-10
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7aaf4bd56-7494-42ca-be10-889029ca3628
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_73-15-10