Female Figure

Chokwe people, Angola, African

Mid 20th century

  • Titles Female Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, additive materials
  • Dimensions 10 x 2 x 2 1/4 in. (25.4 x 5.1 x 5.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Reynold C. Kerr, 1999.35
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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