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Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAfrica

Figure

NameFigure
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Dateca 1977
Place madeKenya, Africa
MediumWood, glass, fiber
DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 x 2 3/16 in. (20 x 5.5 cm)
Credit LineInternational Folk Art Foundation Collection
Object numberFA.1979.76.7
DescriptionCarved, painted. Standing, legs apart. Black body and bushy black string-like hair. Elongated shoulder apron-front, waist-apron front and back; black leather with cowery shells and multicolored beads. Wide collar of bands of red.
Figure
Artist Not Recorded
ca 1977
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Artist Not Recorded
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Artist Not Recorded
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