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Wurkun. Figure (Wundul), early 20th century. Wood, 17 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (43.0 x 6.4 x 7.0 cm). Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ernst Anspach to the Jennie Simpson Educational Collection of African Art, 72.169.3. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

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Figure (Wundul)

early 20th century

Wurkun

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Wurkun
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Wood
Medium: wood
Locations: Place made: Upper Benue River area, Nigeria, Place made: Upper Benue River Area, Nigeria
Dimensions: 17 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (43.0 x 6.4 x 7.0 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 72.169.3
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Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ernst Anspach to the Jennie Simpson Educational Collection of African Art

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