Unknown African
Female Doll (raogo-biga)

Female Doll (raogo-biga)

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Female Doll (raogo-biga)
Artist
CultureMossi peoples
Titles
  • Female Doll (raogo-biga)
Date1850–1970
PlaceBurkina Faso, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensionswhole: 8 3/8 inches in height

Credit LineThe Dr. Gus K. Nicholson Collection
Object number91.1526
Not on view

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Department
African Art
Object Type
ProvenanceDr. Gus K. Nicholson (1942–1989), Houston, by 1989; by inheritance to his heirs, 1989–1991; given to MFAH, 1991.

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