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Physical description
Heavy, soft stone carving of a kneeling mother nursing her child. Woman has a pronounced nose, rounded cheeks and straight incised lines as eyes and mouth. Hair is done in relief, and pulled back into a low ponytail. She is wearing a hooded coat, open at an angle in the front to expose her breast. Mother’s right arm supports child’s body from below, left arm supports the neck. Child is wrapped in cloth and wearing a hood. Artist signature on base, with artist number.
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Date Made
C. 1960-1970
Date Acquired
7 Dec 2020
How Acquired
Donated
Measurements
Overall: 26 cm x 15 cm x 17 cm
Object Number
3467/1