Figure: Female

Chokwe or Lwena artist

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Figure: Female
Artist: Chokwe or Lwena artist (?)
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo, northern and eastern regions, Angola or southwestern region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture: Chokwe or Lwena peoples (?)
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 9 1/2 x W. 2 in. (24.1 x 5.1cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Uzi Zucker, 1992
Object Number: 1992.283.3
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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