Small Wooden Figure
Item
Accession Number
2024.46.
Title
Small Wooden Figure
Ethnic Group
Azande
Subject
Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
Wood, kaolin, iron, cowrie shells, beads
Format
H x W x D: 12 in x 3 in x 2 in (30.58 cm x 7.62 cm x 5.08 cm)
Description
Small standing figure carved of wood, with remnants of white kaolin. The figure has been sculpted with a vertical emphasis, as the arms remain attached to the sides of narrow hips. Beads wrap tightly around the neck, dividing the large head from the body. Several iron nails line the forehead of the figure.
Type
Power Figure