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Figure of a Seated Musician (Koro Player)
Unknownlate 18th century
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Seated male figure holding a koro (rectangular shaped instrument) with extensions on top and bottom. Figure has a long cylindrical torso and neck; wears a necklace with two suspended bells. Distinct arrow-form nose, segmented coiffure, beard.
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Details
- Title: Figure of a Seated Musician (Koro Player)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: late 18th century
- Location Created: Central northern Bandiagara escarpment, Mopti Region, Mali
- Type: Sculpture
- Rights: Frank L. Babbott Fund
- External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4789/Figure_of_a_Seated_Musician_Koro_Player
- Medium: Wood, iron
- Dimensions: 22 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. (55.8 x 17.7 x 10.8 cm)
- Culture: Dogon
- Collection: Arts of Africa
- Accession number: 61.2
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