Metal figurine

Museum number:
5-14400
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm21050014400
Accession number:
Acc.3898
Description:
Doll; anthropomorphic, brass, in a seated position. Molded features, but ears are applied. Arms are hooked under knees, raised eyes, nose, and open mouth. Height 7.5 cm.
Donor:
Jane E. Gregory and Joseph Gregory
Collection place:
Mali
Verbatim coll. place:
Mali; Dogon
Culture or time period:
Dogon
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Figurines
Function:
6.2 Toys, Children’s Utensils, Objects used in the Education of Children
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Images:
Hearst Museum object titled Metal figurine, accession number 5-14400, described as Doll; anthropomorphic, brass, in a seated position. Molded features, but ears are applied. Arms are hooked under knees, raised eyes, nose, and open mouth. Height 7.5 cm.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Metal figurine, accession number 5-14400, described as Doll; anthropomorphic, brass, in a seated position. Molded features, but ears are applied. Arms are hooked under knees, raised eyes, nose, and open mouth. Height 7.5 cm.

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