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Photograph by Peter Gabriel Studio. Copyright 2021-2022 Peter Gabriel Studio.

Figurine, singer

Photograph by Peter Gabriel Studio. Copyright 2021-2022 Peter Gabriel Studio.

Figurine, singer

Date: 1978
Artist or Maker: Ada Suina (b. 1930)
Dimensions:
Dimensions: H: 25 × W: 10 × D: 21 cm (H: 9 13/16 × W: 3 15/16 × D: 8 1/4 in.)
Weight: 2.2 kg (4.85 lb.)
Medium: clay | wood | leather | paints
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. James Richard (Rick) Dillingham, II, 1985.
Object Number: SAR.1985-18-4
On view at The Vilcek Foundation, New York, NY
DescriptionSeated male clay figure with carved drum attached to left hand and carved drum beater attached to right hand. Clothing is painted on using red and black on cream background.
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