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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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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