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Standing Male Figure
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Standing Male Figure

Artist/Maker (Mali)
Datenot dated
Mediumwood and stain
DimensionsOverall: 25 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 4 in. (65.7 x 8.9 x 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Alan Potamkin
Terms
    Object number2012.2.3
    DescriptionThis figure may be identified as male not just because of its genitals, beard, and lack of breasts, but also by the cap, which lies like a crescent draped over the top of its head. It is the cloth cap with rolled back ear-flaps worn by family elders. Nummo, primordial ancestors, are described as possessing characteristics of both genders so the fact that the gender of this figure is clearly identifiable supports its use on an individual's or family's altar.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    19th century or earlier
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    19th century or earlier
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