Figure
AF615
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF615 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Basonge | Baluba |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
Section | African |
Materials | Wood |
Technique | Carved |
Iconography | Human |
Description | Standing, wooden anthropomorphic male figure; defined jawline; prominent brow, nose, and mouth; horizontal slits for eyes; hairline begins at the center of the crown; hair is decoratively carved; long cylindrical neck; vertical groove on the left side; shoulders protrude from the side; arms bent at the elbow with hands placed on both side of stomach, front of stomach bulges slightly; prominent chest and backside; legs and feet are in standing position; knees slightlty bent; round base; object is dark brown in color. |
Height | 13.4 cm |
Width | 3 cm |
Outside Diameter | 3.2 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
Other Number | 45 - Field No SF |
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