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Figure (Pindi)

M'Bala

Artwork Details

Figure (Pindi)
early 20th century
M'Bala
wood and tukula powder on a fabric covered base
9 ⅜ in x 2 ½ in x 2 in (23.81 cm x 6.35 cm x 5.08 cm);2 in x 4 ½ in (5.08 cm x 11.43 cm)
Gift of David A. and Gayle Ackley, Baltimore, in memory of Gardiner and Bonnie Ackley, Ann Arbor
2016/2.9

Description

Physical Description:

A seated figure with its hands to its face and its elbows resting on its knees.  The facial features and hair are traced with red lines with two round protrusions on the top of the head.

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