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Standing Male Figure or Divination Object
Standing Male Figure or Divination Object
Standing Male Figure or Divination Object

Standing Male Figure or Divination Object

DateEarly 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, articulated arms, abrus seeds, medicinal attachments, fiber wig, cloth, copper inset teeth, and encrustations
Dimensions12 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 2 in. (31.8 × 8.9 × 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Benita Baird and Ron Barab
Object number2019.3.6
On View
Not on view
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Helmet (?) mask
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Ancestor Figure (singiti)
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early–mid 20th century