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UnknownMUMUYE FIGUREcirca mid 20th century
circa mid 20th century
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Within Nigeria's Benue River Valley region, such representations have been associated with a range of functions, including reinforcement of the status of male elders and used by healers and diviners in arriving at diagnoses. The flexible nature of tradition is reflected in the fact that a single figure may fulfill several roles.
- Creation Year:circa mid 20th century
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Three Oaks, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU51737914312
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