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Yaka

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Yaka, 1900-1932

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Yaka

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Yaka, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, pigment, Overall: 24.5 x 4.8 x 6 cm. (9 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Robert Elkin, Mitchellville, Maryland
Object Number 2002.724
Oval coiffure; white pigment on forehead; arms carved against body with hands meeting at chest, ambiguous indication of genitals exposed; legs carved together with knees bent.

Culture

Yaka

2000–2000

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