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Hemba Ancestor Figure

Dateca. 19th century

Place createdCongo, Africa

Mediumwood, fiber

Dimensions19 1/2 × 5 1/8 × 4 15/16 in. (49.5 × 13 × 12.5 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineGift of Dr. Gregory Shannon

Accession Number2013.134

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