Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)
Figure (ham pilu)

Currently not on view

Figure (ham pilu),

mid-20th century

Fali artist
2018-145

Information

Title
Figure (ham pilu)
Dates

mid-20th century

Maker
Fali artist
Medium
Wood, glass, textile, natural fibers, and cowrie shells
Dimensions
25 × 11 × 8.5 cm (9 13/16 × 4 5/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of David and Karina Rilling
Object Number
2018-145
Place Made

Africa, Cameroon or Nigeria

Culture
African, Fali
Type
sculpture
Materials
cowrie shell, glass, wood, fiber
Subject
figures (representations)

[Abou Diallo]; David and Karina Rilling, acquired from the above, ca. 2000

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