Figure: Male

Mumuye artist

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Figure: Male
Artist: Mumuye artist
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Nigeria, Benue River Valley region
Culture: Mumuye peoples
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 41 7/8 x W. 7 1/2 x D. 7 1/2 in. (106.4 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Sidney and Bernice Clyman, 1985
Object Number: 1985.410.2
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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