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Bieri Reliquary Guardian Figure

Dateca. 19th century

Place createdGabon, Africa

Mediumwood, metal

DimensionsPart: 22 5/8 × 6 1/8 × 5 1/8 in. (57.5 × 15.5 × 13 cm)
Part: 23 13/16 × 8 11/16 × 8 7/16 in. (60.5 × 22 × 21.5 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineGift of Gerald B. & Anita W. Smith

Accession Number2013.139

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