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Female Shrine Figure (Alusi)
Culture
Igbo
Date
19th century
Origin
Nigeria
Medium
Wood, kaolin, camwood
Dimensions
48 5/8 x 10 7/16 x 7 7/8 in. (123.5 x 26.5 x 20 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Berk
Object number
1973.77
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Collections
African
Last Updated
1/11/24
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