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Male Figure (mukuya)
Male Figure (mukuya)

Male Figure (mukuya)

Artist Bembe artist
Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood and porcelain
Dimensions5 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (14 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Lee and Dona Bronson
Object numberG.78.29.8
On View
On view
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