Elongated Female Figure
Item
Accession Number
2024.35.
Title
Elongated Female Figure
Ethnic Group
Tabwa
Subject
Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
patinated wood
Format
H x W x D: 12 1/2 in x 3 1/8 in x 3 in (31.75 cm x 7.938 cm x 7.62 cm)
Description
Wooden Mpundu female figure consisting of an elongated, round torso and head. The head has the detailing of a stylistic coiffure, marked by incised lines in the wood. The torso is decorated with scarification patterns along the vertical axis surrounding the breasts and navel.
Type
Female Figure