Collection of African wooden sculpture
Unknown artist, c. 20th century
The collection comprises a Tanzanian carved hardwood figure of a standing man with stud eyes; a Lega carved wooden mask with rush beard; a Baule carved hardwood figure; a Baule drum tapper;a Boni headrest; and several other items for the museum's handling collections, including a Yoruba Ifa divination bowl and pair of Yoruba Ibeji figures.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Collection of African wooden sculpture, c. 20th century
Date supported
2012
Medium and material
Wood
Dimensions
Various dimensions
Gifted by
John Pachmayr

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