Female marionette

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Female marionette

DateMid-20th century

MediumWood, metal, white and black pigment

Dimensions32 3/4 × 6 7/8 × 5 1/4 in. (83.2 × 17.5 × 13.3 cm.)

Credit LineGift of Barry and Toby T. Hecht, Bethesda, Maryland

Object number1988.1415

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African

Last Updated1/11/24

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