Figure (Iagalagana)

Mumuye

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Caption

Mumuye. Figure (Iagalagana), late 19th century. Wood, kaolin, without base: 21 3/4 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. (55.5 x 10.2 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Carll H. de Silver Fund, 68.191. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Mumuye

Title

Figure (Iagalagana)

Date

late 19th century

Geography

Place made: Adamawa State, Nigeria

Medium

Wood, kaolin

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

without base: 21 3/4 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. (55.5 x 10.2 x 9.5 cm)

Credit Line

Carll H. de Silver Fund

Accession Number

68.191

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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