Figure

Mambila people, Northeast Nigeria, African

20th century

  • Titles Figure (Descriptive)
  • Medium wood, fiber
  • Dimensions 11 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (27.9 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Anonymous gift, 1987.132
  • Work Type figure
  • Classification Sculpture

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