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"Blackamoor" figure Decorative Sculpture

This is a decorative sculpture. We acquired it in 1977. Its medium is wood, paint, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift Mrs. Janos Scholz.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 132 x 42 x 61 cm (51 15/16 x 16 9/16 x 24 in.)

Cite this object as

"Blackamoor" figure Decorative Sculpture; wood, paint, gold; Overall: 132 x 42 x 61 cm (51 15/16 x 16 9/16 x 24 in.); Gift Mrs. Janos Scholz; 1977-118-2

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Jon Gray of Ghetto Gastro Selects.

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