File:Brooklyn Museum 61.2 Figure of a Seated Musician Koro Player.jpg
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English: Figure of a Seated Musician (Koro Player)
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Title |
English: Figure of a Seated Musician (Koro Player) |
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Description |
English: 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.
English: This figure wears a necklace called a korte. Consisting of a series of packets containing verses from the Qur'an, the korte is worn for protection—indicating the influence of Islam even among the Dogon, a largely non-Islamic people. |
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Date |
English: late 18th century |
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Dimensions | 22 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. (55.8 x 17.7 x 10.8 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collection |
institution QS:P195,Q632682 |
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Current location |
Arts of Africa collection South Gallery, 1st Floor |
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Credit line | Frank L. Babbott Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source/Photographer | Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 61.2_threequarter_PS2.jpg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Permission (Reusing this file) |
![]() ![]() This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Attribution: Brooklyn Museum
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