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Item
Accession Number
2024.36.
Subject
Figure|Ritual|West Africa
Country
Côte d'Ivoire
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
patinated wood
Format
H x W x D: 18 3/4 in x 4 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in (47.625 cm x 11.43 cm x 11.43 cm)
Description
Wooden standing female figure with child on their backside. The figure has a unique, detailed coiffure and scarification patterns on her face, chest and torso. Images of women with children depict a woman's completion of adult responsibilities.
Type
Maternity Figure
Conforms To
Baule