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Standing Female Nude

Culture: Dan
Medium: Copper alloy
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Ivory Coast
- Possible place made: Liberia
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 2 3/4 in. (22.9 x 12.7 x 7.0 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.254
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.254_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Standing copper alloy female nude with bold, circular bands around waist and ankles. Arms extend out from sides, and bent upward at elbows. Hands are clenched fists. Hair in two curved herringbone-patterned ridges. Condition: Good

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