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Figure of a Female Nature Spirit (Asie Usu) or Spirit Spouse (Blolo Bla)

Baule, 1933

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Baule

Figure of a Female Nature Spirit (Asie Usu) or Spirit Spouse (Blolo Bla)

Baule, 1933

Physical Qualities Wood, beads, 14 9/16 in. (37 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Berk and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Whitehouse
Object Number 1969.34
Asie Usu
Not on View

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