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

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumcarbonized wood, glass beads, plant fiber, metal, pigment and encrusted cloth
DimensionsOverall: 17 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. (43.2 x 11.4 x 8.6 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Dr. Werner Muensterberger
Terms
    Object number56.122.000
    DescriptionFemale figure with a packet of magical substances on her back. Secret recipes (daliluw) contain ingredients that amass energy and have the power to influence events.
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