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Ikenga (shrine figure)
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Ikenga (shrine figure)

Maker Unknown, Igbo (Ibo)
Date19th century
MediumWood, residue
Dimensions8.25” x 3”
Credit LineGift of Paul Jacobs ‘67
Object number2017.02.2
ClassificationsSculpture
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