Male Figure

Akan peoples

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Male Figure
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Côte d'Ivoire
Culture: Akan peoples
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H.15 1/8 x W. 4 1/2 in. (38.4 x 11.4cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Leyden, 1981
Object Number: 1981.427.4
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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