Object Details
Maker
Dowayo artist
Description
Doll composed of two wood cylinders covered with strands of red glass beads forming a baldric, with the arms and legs formed by strands of black glass beads and cowrie shells and a cluster of cowrie shells on top of the head.
Provenance
Irwin and Marcia Hersey, New York, -- to 2010
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Credit Line
Gift of Marcia Hersey in memory of Irwin Hersey
Date
Mid-20th century
Object number
2010-21-7
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Sculpture
Medium
Wood, glass beads, cowrie shells, plant fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D: 21.5 x 14 x 3.8 cm (8 7/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Geography
Cameroon
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Data Source
National Museum of African Art
Topic
male
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmafa_2010-21-7