Unknown African Figure
Item
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Original Title
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title unknown
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Devised Title
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Unknown African Figure
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Date
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unknown
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Creator
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unknown
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Description
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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.
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Primary Subject
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1900-1999
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Art
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Additional Subject
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African art
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Black art
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Sculpture
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Type
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Sculpture
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Medium
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Wood
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Additional Techniques
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Carving
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Measurements
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2 1/2 in x 10 3/8 in x 2 in
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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pc157
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0039
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University
