Accession Number
2015/2.121

Title
Standing Figure

Artist(s)
Dogon

Artist Nationality
Dogon (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
late-19th century - early-20th century

Medium & Support
wood

Dimensions
26 in x 6 in x 4 in (66.04 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.16 cm);2 in x 6 in x 4 in (5.08 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.16 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Nicholas and Elena Delbanco

Physical Description
Standing male figure atop a ridged pedestal, all carved from the same piece of wood. The work is mounted on a newer wood base. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
ancestors
communication (function)
deities
shrines (structures)