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English: Figure of a Seated Musician (Koro Player)   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Figure of a Seated Musician (Koro Player)
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.
Date
English: late 18th century
Dimensions 22 x 7 x 4 1/4 in. (55.8 x 17.7 x 10.8 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q632682
Current location
Arts of Africa collection South Gallery, 1st Floor
Accession number
61.2
Credit line Frank L. Babbott Fund
Notes
  • Culture: Central northern Bandiagara escarpment, Mopti Region, Mali
  • Place made: Central northern Bandiagara escarpment, Mopti Region, Mali
Source/Photographer Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 61.2.jpg
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