Mbëlëkët, Ëlëk, a-Tshol, or Ñach (Shrine Figure)

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Mbëlëkët, Ëlëk, a-Tshol, or Ñach (Shrine Figure)

Artist Nalu or Baga artist

Date19th or 20th century

MediumWood

Dimensions13 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (34.9 x 29.2 x 16.5 cm)

ClassificationsWood

Credit LineGift of the Hanes Corporation

Object numberGL.72.19.33

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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, "African Sculpture from the Hanes Corporation," February 11-August 15, 1972.

Greensboro, NC, Weatherspoon Art Gallery, September 9-30, 1973. Object Rights Statement

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