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Colonial figure
Colonial figure
Colonial figure
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAfrica

Colonial figure

NameSculpture
CultureYoruba
Place madeBenin, Africa
Place madeTogo, Africa
Place madeNigeria, Africa
MediumWood, pigments
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/16 in. (31 x 6.3 x 5.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle
Object numberA.2011.20.2
DescriptionTall slender standing male figure wearing off white colonial hat, shirt, shorts and black shoes. Three scarification lines to either side of mouth. Hands in pockets of shorts.
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