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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Figure of a Standing Female (Nyeleni)

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Figure of a Standing Female (Nyeleni)

Culture: Bamana
Medium: Wood, metal, shells
Place Made: Mali
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 20 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 7in. (52.7 x 16.5 x 17.8cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.1094
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.1094.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Standing female figure; free carved arms and legs. Hair is crest-shape. Attached to the outer edge of each ear is one of a pair of metal loop earrings. Necklace is in the shape of a chain. Eyes, with white bead irises and black pupils, are close together. Breasts are cone-shaped projections. Object is in good condition.

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