Standing Female Figure
Item
Accession Number
2020.19
Title
Standing Female Figure
Ethnic Group
Benalulua
Subject
Figure|Altar|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Hard Wood|Palm Oil|Red-brown Powder
Format
H x W x D: 13 x 2.5 x 3 in. (33.02 x 6.35 x 7.62 cm)
Description
Standing female figure of extremely ornate design. The figure has a large head surmounted by a tall complex headpiece, naturalistic facial features, a long neck, swollen breasts and abdomen, thin arms and legs, a large apron, and large feet. The entire figure is covered with raised scarification. It is carved from hardwood, is stained and patinated, and is coated with a red-brown powder (tekula).
