Seated Figure

Coastal West AfricaArts of Africasapi-portugueseafrican Artstonearts of Africa

Date

16th/20th century

Medium

Soapstone

Dimensions

H.: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

African and Amerindian Art Purchase Fund

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