Seated male figure
Seated male figure

Currently not on view

Seated male figure,

19th century

Baule artist
y1960-56

Information

Title
Seated male figure
Dates

19th century

Maker
Baule artist
Medium
Wood, paint or stain, metal, and upholstery studs
Dimensions
h. 57.0 cm., w. 16.3 cm., d. 21.0 cm. (22 7/16 x 6 7/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, John Maclean Magie, Class of 1892, and Gertrude Magie Fund
Object Number
y1960-56
Place Made

Africa, Guinea

Culture
African, Baulé
Type
statues, sculpture
Materials
wood, stain, paint, upholstery, metal
Techniques
carving, incising, painting (coating)
Subject
musical instruments, men

[Mathias Komor Works of Fine Art, New York, NY] by 1960; Princeton University Art Museum

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