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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Seated Male Figure

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Seated Male Figure

Culture: Wobe
Medium: Wood, metal studs, metal base
Place Made: Ivory Coast
Dates: late 19th-early 20th century
Dimensions: height (with base): 28 3/4 x 10 x 7 in. (73 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 72.102.6
Credit Line: Gift of Fernandez Arman to the Jennie Simpson Educational Collection of African Art
Image: Overall, 72.102.6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Metal studs outline the face as well as the head, which is painted black. Metal studs also outline the ankles. The figure is set on a modern metal base. Condition: Feet are broken off. Check from chin through center of torso. Severe insect damage through the left buttock and shoulder.

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