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Item

Accession Number

2024.35.

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

Conforms To

Tabwa

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