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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Male Nude Holding Knife and Horn

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Male Nude Holding Knife and Horn

Culture: Dan
Medium: Copper alloy
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Ivory Coast
- Possible place made: Liberia
Dates: early 20th century
Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3in. (18.4 x 9.5 x 7.6cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.212
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.212_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Copper alloy standing male nude wearing a cylinder-shaped hat with indented circular designs and ropelike edges. There is a ropelike belt around his waist. In one hand he holds a large knife; in the other he holds a horn. Condition is good.

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