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Doll
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Museum of International Folk Art
Images(2)
Department
Africa
Doll
Name
Doll
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Date
ca. 1955
Place made
Kenya, Africa
Medium
synthetic, glass
Dimensions
overall: 23 CM H X 8 CM W X 6 CM D
Object number
A.1986.275.3
Collections
Africa.
Description
Mouled and beaded. Black male with high headdress edged with beads. Body has dots all over. Bead armlets, aprons, bronze and white in front, blue and white in back. Eyes and arms are moveable. Drum in front held by fine chain.
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