Vili. Decorated Skull, 20th century. Chimpanzee skull, fiber, resin, clay, Other: 10 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.4 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm). Gift of Ruth Lippman, 1993.178.1. Creative Commons-BY.

Decorated Skull

20th century

Vili

Arts of Africa

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Maker/Artist: Vili
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Chimpanzee skull, fiber, resin, clay
Medium: chimpanzee, skull, fiber, resin, clay
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: Other: 10 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. (25.4 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
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Decorated Skull

Vili

Arts of Africa

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