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Standing Female Figure

Dogon

Artwork Details

Standing Female Figure
late-20th century
Dogon
carved wood
16 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (42.86 x 8.89 x 11.43 cm);15 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (39.37 x 8.89 x 11.43 cm)
Gift of Mary Paul and Bruce Stubbs in honor of Evan Maurer
2016/1.208

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Physical Description:

Standing figure with bent knees and its hands at the front of its hips. The head is triangular with protruding u-shaped ears and a ridge extending from its forehead, over the head, and down the back of the neck. 

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