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Tiv

Female Figure

Tiv, Early 20th century

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Tiv

Female Figure

Tiv, Early 20th century

Physical Qualities Wood, string, 19 5/16 × 3 3/4 × 5 1/8 in. (49 × 9.5 × 13 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Barry and Toby T. Hecht, Bethesda, Maryland
Object Number 1995.162
William and Robert Arnet, Atlanta, Georgia.
Wittmer, Marcilene A., and William Arnett. "Three Rivers of Nigeria: Art of the Lower Niger, Cross and Benue from the Collection of William and Robert Arnett." Atlanta: The High Museum of Art, 1978, pp. 98, ill. 233.

Inscribed: On base: white sticker, 'AF-259'

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