Unknown African Figure

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Original Title: title unknown
Devised Title: Unknown African Figure
Date: Unknown
Creator: Unknown See all items with this value
Description: This is a simple work of a richly colored woman featuring a geometric face with oval eyes, a triangle nose, and a prominent square mouth. The sculpture has African origins, yet the specific ethnic group is unknown because of the lack of body markings and hair adornments. The sculpture has a glossy finish.
Primary Subject: Unknown See all items with this value; Art See all items with this value; Spirituality See all items with this value; Folklore See all items with this value
Additional Subject: African art; Black art; Sculpture
Type: Sculpture
Medium: Wood
Additional Techniques: Carving
Measurements: 2 1/2 in x 10 3/8 in x 2 in
Format: JPEG; OBJ
HBCU Identifier: pc157
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.TSU.0039
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Contributing Institution: Texas Southern University
Collection: Permanent Collection See all items with this value