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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, shells, orange pigment, pitch, Overall: 19.3 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm. (7 5/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Robert Elkin, Mitchellville, Maryland
Object Number 2002.725
Coiffure extending beyond rear of head; arms carved close to the body extending to each breast; two tiny shells adhered to abdomen with pitch; knees bent

Culture

Yaka

2000–2000

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