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Female Figure (bimbi)
Female Figure (bimbi)

Female Figure (bimbi)

Date20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood and porcelain
Dimensions4 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (12.4 x 5.4 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Lee and Dona Bronson
Object numberG.78.29.9
On View
On view
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