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Title |
Standing Male Figure |
Date |
/ / |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Medium |
Wood, pigment, patina |
Dimensions |
H-20 W-2.75 D-2.25 inches |
Accession Number |
2005.3.11 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Stylized standing male figure with an elongated head and body wearing a headdress in the form of a bird on top of his head. The figure stands on the right leg with his left leg bent behind. The elongated left arm tranforms into the shape of a hornbill. Dogon peoples, Mali, Africa. 20th century. |
Credit line |
Mrs. Roda Graham |
Search Terms |
20th Century African Bird Carving Dogon Peoples Elongated Figure Headdress Male Mali Paint Patina Pigment Sculpture |