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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Figure of a Male Stilt Dancer Holding Knife and Horn

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Figure of a Male Stilt Dancer Holding Knife and Horn

Culture: Dan
Medium: Copper alloy, fiber
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Ivory Coast
- Possible place made: Liberia
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 24 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3in. (61.6 x 12.1 x 7.6cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.272
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.272_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Man with beard, high peaked cap, ornamented body, and arms raised. In right hand he holds a twisted staff; in left hand, a cup-shaped object. Legs are tied to stilts. A fiber skirt that was originally attached to figure's waist has fallen down. The fiber is in poor condition.

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