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Culture
Akan artist
Date
20th century
Material
Wood, gold leaf
possibly associated with
Central region, Ghana, Africa
possibly associated with
Eastern region, Ghana, Africa
possibly associated with
Ashanti region, Ghana, Africa
Classification
Sculpture, wood
Collection
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Current Location
On View, Gallery 117
Dimensions
10 3/4 x 8 x 9 in. (27.3 x 20.3 x 22.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Martha J. Ehrlich
Rights
Public Domain
Object Number
690:2018
- 2003
Kebe Bousseye, Chicago, IL, USA

2003 - 2018
Dr. Martha J. Ehrlich, Edwardsville, IL, purchased from Kebe Bousseye [1]

2018 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, given by Dr. Martha J. Ehrlich [2]


Notes:
[1] An inventory record provided by Martha Ehrlich identifies she purchased this object from Kebe Bousseeye in 2003 [copy of record in SLAM document files].

[2] A Deed of Gift dated November 28, 2018 documents the gift of this object to the Museum [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Collections Committee of the Board of Trustees, Saint Louis Art Museum, November 28, 2018.
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