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Item
Accession Number
2024.25.
Subject
Sculptural Object|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
Wood, metal, animal teeth
Format
H x w x D: 12 in x 35 in x 14 1/2 in (30.48 cm x 88.9 cm x 36.83 cm)
Description
The wooden bed depicts an elongated human figure, standing on all fours with its chest facing upwards. Metal pins across the face and abdomen detail both facial features and scarification patterns. Animal teeth have been inlaid into the mouth. The bed was most likely used for decorative purposes, not for much physical use as there is a lack of scratching or markings made on the surface.
Type
Bed
Conforms To
Lega