Female Figure
Date20th Century
Modern PlaceGhana, West Africa, Africa
Object PlaceWest Africa, Africa
MediumWood, gold, silver, paint
Dimensions24 inches (60.96 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Eleanor Clay Ford Fund for African Art
Object number76.94
DescriptionEncrusted brown patina over gold, silver, and red. Knees thrust forward, hands held in front of stomach, pointed breasts, ringed neck, triangular face, elongated forehead, smooth coiffure.On View
On view
19th Century
19th/20th Century
1879
c. 1920
c. 1920
1280/1368
17th/18th Century
1880/1900
1850/1950
late 12th/13th Century
907/1053