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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Granary Shutter
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Granary Shutter

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Date20th century
Mediumwood and iron
DimensionsOverall: 23 1/8 x 18 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (58.7 x 47.3 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsArchitectural Elements
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.19
    DescriptionFemale breasts symbolize the sustenance provided by the crops stored within and the nurturing of subsequent generations because the grain also provides seeds for the next growing season.
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    Not on view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    late 19th to early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    19th to 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    1993
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    early 20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Fulani people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Moche
    100-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mino da Fiesole
    1461
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Moche
    100-800