Male Figure
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Male Figure

TitleMale Figure
Dateearly 1900s 20th century
MediumWood, upholstery studs, and plant fiber
ClassificationSculpture
OriginCentral Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, early 20th century Central Africa
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineMale Figure, early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, early 20th century. Wood, upholstery studs, and plant fiber; overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1975.167
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Male Figure” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated early 1900s. It is executed in wood, upholstery studs, and plant fiber and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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