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Maker:
Fante artist  Search this
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 47.7 x 19.6 x 25.7 cm (18 3/4 x 7 11/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Ghana
Date:
Mid 20th century
Description:
Seated male figure, hands on knees
Exhibition History:
From the Earth: African Ceramic Art, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., May 17-October 9, 1983
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Topic:
male  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Emil J. Arnold in memory of her husband
Object number:
75-3-500
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/ys70eb76207-abf5-4110-8e85-800b18921d59
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_75-3-500