Standing Figure

Accession Number
1984/1.271

Title
Standing Figure

Artist(s)
Dogon

Artist Nationality
Dogon (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
circa 1940

Medium & Support
carved wood

Dimensions
10 13/16 in x 1 7/16 in x 1 3/8 in (27.5 cm x 3.6 cm x 3.5 cm);10 13/16 in x 1 7/16 in x 1 3/8 in (27.5 cm x 3.6 cm x 3.5 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Avery Z. Eliscu

Label copy
This figure represents a primordial being called a NOMMO.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
Figures
standing

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