Figure of Chameleon

Lobi

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Caption

Lobi. Figure of Chameleon, late 19th–early 20th century. Wood, ritual patina, Length: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields, 72.31. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Lobi

Title

Figure of Chameleon

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Burkina Faso

Medium

Wood, ritual patina

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

Length: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shields

Accession Number

72.31

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