[Untitled]
Item
Accession Number
2024.24.
Subject
Figure|Ritual|West Africa
Country
Côte d'Ivoire
Date
Early 20th Century
Medium
Wood, fabric, metal
Format
H x W x D: 28 1 /2 in x 5 3/4 in x 4 1/2 in ( 72.39 cm x 14.605 cm x 11.43 cm)
Description
The standing female figure is carved of wood with a thick patina. Across the neck is a necklace of string with a metal ring and the waist is wrapped in red fabric. Thinly in side lines form scarification patterns across the abdomen, met by a pronounced navel. This scarification pattern can be seen on several Kulango figures. The face of the figure has a calm expression with narrow eyes and a closed, resting mouth. At the top of the head, a stylized coiffure protrudes upwards into a rounded cap.
Type
Standing Figure
Conforms To
Kulango