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Artist

Unidentified Asmat Artist

Title

Ancestor Figure

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

late 19th-early 20th century

Dimensions

13 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3 in. (34.29 x 4.45 x 7.62 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Creation Place

Africa

Medium and Support

wood, carving, incising

Credit Line

Gift of Elin Elisofon in honor of Baha Mahdi, Class of 1976 and Alvin Hall, Class of 1974

Copyright

This artwork may be under copyright. For further information, please consult the Museum’s Copyright Terms and Conditions.

Accession Number

2023.55.9