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Title |
Seated Female Figure |
Date |
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Medium |
Wood with pigment, cloth, shells, beads, and patina |
Dimensions |
H-10.5 inches |
Accession Number |
86.92 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Abstract seated female figure carved from a single piece of dense wood. The arms are straight along the torso, which has small breasts and a prominent round stomach. Pigment, shells, beads, cloth, and patina further embellish the body and head. Fon peoples, Republic of Benin, Africa. |
Credit line |
Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Graham |
Search Terms |
African Beads Cloth Female Figural Fon Peoples Patina Pigment Republic of Benin Sculpture Seated Figure Shells Wooden |