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Female figure
Female figure
Female figure
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAfrica

Female figure

NameSculpture
CultureAshanti
Place madeIvory Coast, Africa
Place madeGhana, Africa
Place madeCôte d'Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast), West Africa, Africa
MediumWood, metal
DimensionsOverall: 15 3/4 x 5 1/16 x 5 1/16 in. (40 x 12.8 x 12.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle
Object numberA.2011.20.1
DescriptionSeated female figure on stool, her hands resting on her thighs. Wears a sculpted loincloth, choker necklaces and a single metal earring. Dark surface patina wearing off.
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Figure
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