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1966.16.84

Carved human figure, standing on a circular stand. Wearing shorts, short sleeved top, a hat with a protrusion in the centre, and a brown dyed belt. Carved facial features with the pupils dyed dark brow. [BH [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]

1966.16.84

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved human figure, standing on a circular stand. Wearing shorts, short sleeved top, a hat with a protrusion in the centre, and a brown dyed belt. Carved facial features with the pupils dyed dark brow. [BH [OPS Move] 22/5/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
South-Central Nigeria Nsukka Plateau Ankpa
Cultural groups
Igala
Person
Field collector E.R. Jerrim
Field collector Edward Reginald Jerrim
PRM source Mrs F.J. Bull
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1920
Date collected
1909 - 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Dyed
Dimensions
Height: max 251 mm, Width: max 56 mm, Depth: max 57 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.16.84

Search terms: Figure

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