Double-Headed Figure

Dogon or Tellem blacksmith (?)

16th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Double-Headed Figure
Artist: Dogon or Tellem blacksmith (?)
Date: 16th–20th century
Geography: Mali, Bandiagara region
Culture: Dogon or Tellem peoples (?)
Medium: Wood, sacrificial materials
Dimensions: H. 20 3/8 x W. 2 3/4 x D. 2 1/2 in. (51.8 x 7 x 6.4 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Lester Wunderman, 1977
Object Number: 1977.394.11
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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