Figure
AF643
From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | AF643 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Bushongo | Bangongo |
Provenience | Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo |
Section | African |
Materials | Wood |
Technique | Carved |
Iconography | Human |
Description | Wooden anthropomorphic male figure; defined jawline; prominent brow; large oval shaped eyes, with a bulging center; triangular shaped nose; closed mouth; protruding ears; hair line begins at the crown of the head, forming a rounded knob; hole in center of crown; short cylindrical neck; shoulders protrude from side; arms bent at the elbow; hands on both side of belly; hole in center of belly; space between arms and body; upper part of torso is narrow, widening towards the bottom half; prominent backside; legs and feet stand upon a round base; knees are slightly bent; defined toes; object is dark brown in color, patches of light brown are evident. |
Length | 15.5 cm |
Width | 3.4 cm |
Outside Diameter | 4.3 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. F. G. Umlauff, 1912 |
Other Number | 49B - Field No SF |
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