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Bwami Society Figure (iginga)
Bwami Society Figure (iginga)

Bwami Society Figure (iginga)

Dateearly 20th century (before 1930s)
Associated withAfrica
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
On View
On view
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