Standing Male Figure
Item
Accession Number
2020.18
Title
Standing Male Figure
Ethnic Group
Lengola
Subject
Figure|Altar|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Kaolin|Red Pigment
Format
H x W x D: 16 x 3 x 2.5 in. (40.64 x 7.62 x 6.35 cm)
Description
Standing male Butoka society figure of long cubistic form. The figure has a long head with a small top knot, a thick neck, very short arms, a long torso with a flared lower portion, male genitalia, and non-descript legs and feet. The face is simple with curved eyes, a long nose, and a small mouth with simulated teeth. Half of the face is painted red and the other half white kaolin. The figure is carved from hardwood, has a honey-colored patina, and is covered with red splotches. It is on a custom base.
