Yes, the detail shows part of a woman's dress in sculpture. The artist portrayed the way layers of fabric move and fold when worn by someone who is dancing. The artist was so skilled at his craft that you can see the vertical folds of the dress through the thin cloth that covers it. Now that you have guessed what the artist was imitating, can you guess what material the artist made this sculpture from? Stone Wood Metal

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