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Male Figure Wearing Cap and Red Satchel

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Nupe
MEDIUM Wood, paint
  • Place Made: Nigeria
    • DATES early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 23 x 8 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (58.3 x 21.0 x 24.0 cm)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 1992.69.4
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerofsky
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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