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Head
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Head

Artist/Maker (Niger)
Date200-1000
Mediumpottery
DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. (24.8 x 8.3 x 7.9 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2007.48.8
    DescriptionTerracottas from the burial site of Asinda-Sika in the Bura Region exhibit a remarkable range of styles. This small phallic figure is reminiscent of large stone monoliths found in the central Niger River region.
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Male Figure
    Djenne culture
    11th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Figure
    Dogon people
    19th century or earlier
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bowl
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 300 BCE-250 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Figure
    Olmec
    ca. 600-300 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Incense Burner Lid
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 400-700
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Standing Figure
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Throne
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 800-1300
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pectoral Ornament
    Gran Coclé
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Figure
    Lobi people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Figure
    Lobi people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Funerary Head
    Akan people
    probably 18th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Funerary Head
    Akan people
    late 19th century
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