Mother and Child Figure

Senufo artist

19th–mid-20th century

Not on view

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Title: Mother and Child Figure
Artist: Senufo artist
Date: 19th–mid-20th century
Geography: Côte d'Ivoire, northern Côte d'Ivoire
Culture: Senufo peoples
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 21 7/8 x W. 6 x D. 7 in. (55.6 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Object Number: 1979.206.111
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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