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Place madeBihar, India, South Asia, Asia
MediumReed
DimensionsHead: 5 7/8 × 7 7/8 in. (15 × 20 cm)
Body: 22 7/16 × 22 1/16 in. (57 × 56 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of anonymous donor, A.1978.68.1
Object numberA.1978.68.1
DescriptionFemale figure, natural color, purple, and green weed woven in zigzag pattern on skirt and bodice; purple hat or hair. Ears, with drop earrings, and nose, with nose ring, are attached. Head separates from neck. Arms are spread out.
On View
Not on view
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