Seated Figurine
Item
Accession Number
2019.16
Title
Seated Figurine
Ethnic Group
Take (?)
Subject
Figure|Altar|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Palm Oil
Format
H x W x D: 7 x 2 x 2.5 in. (17.78 x 5.08 x 6.35 cm)
Description
The small figure is seated on the edge of a small mask. The figure has an ornate coiffure and a belt. The figure which is probably used in divination is stained and highly patinated and is mounted on a dome-shaped base affixed to a custom base.
