Ritual Object

Item

Accession Number

2021.9

Title

Ritual Object

Ethnic Group

Cultural Unknown

Subject

Object|Ritual|Central Africa

Country

Central Africa (?)

Date

20th century (?)

Medium

Soft Stone

Format

H x W x D: 6.5 x 3.5 x 1 in. (16.51 x 8.89 x 2.54 cm)

Description

Soft stone panel carved in the form of a face with deep-drilled eyes and incised facial features. This very unusual ritual object has an oil/waxy surface; it shows great age and wear.

Item sets

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