Standing Figure
Item
Accession Number
2021.1
Title
Standing Figure
Ethnic Group
Zande
Subject
Figure|Altar|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Hard Wood| Palm Oil| Aluminum|Beads|Cowrie Shells| Hemp Cord
Format
H x W x D: 16.5 x 14.5 x 4 in. (41.91 x 36.83 x 10.16 cm)
Description
Standing figure with a massive head, neck, and torso. The figure has narrow, close-fitting ears decorated with large ringed earrings made from aluminum and single beads. Facial features are created through incised and raised planes and include lozenge-shaped eyes and mouth. The torso shows a protruding ridge, pointed shoulders, and short hanging arms. The figure has short legs with protrusions and non-descript feet. A hemp cord with four cowrie shells encircles the waist. The figure is carved from dense hardwood and is stained and patinated.
