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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Post Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Post Figure

Artist/Maker (Nigeria)
Date20th century
Mediumwood and paint
DimensionsOverall: 24 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (63.2 x 6.4 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.35
    DescriptionThe figure wears a stylized bowler hat, a European form of headgear adopted by wealthy and influential men in the Niger Delta region.
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Eket people
    ca. 1960
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Eket people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Eket people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Giriama people
    late 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Giriama people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Giriama people
    late 19th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    19th century or earlier
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nayarit
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Nayarit
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dakakari people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Ogoni people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated