Bwami Society Figure (iginga)

Artist Lega artist

Dateearly 20th century (before 1930s)

MediumIvory

Dimensions6 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (15.2 x 4.4 x 3.5 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes

Object numberGL.72.19.9

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Published References"Acquisitions," North Carolina Museum of Art Bulletin 12, nos. 1 and 2 (December 1973), group of objects on long-term loan listed 68.Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "The People's Collection, Reimagined," June 27, 2023-March 24, 2025. Object Rights Statement

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