Carved Bust of a Head
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.4.
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Title
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Carved Bust of a Head
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Ethnic Group
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Bijago/Bijogo
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Subject
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Figure|Ritual|West Africa
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Country
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Guinea-Bissau
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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Patinated wood
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Format
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H x W x D: 12 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in x 9 3/4 in (31.75 cm x 24.13 cm x 24.765 cm)
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Description
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Carved wooden bust of a head, still attached to the original cut of wood. The head emerges from the wood, leaning forward with wide eyes. The eyes are patinated a lighter pigment than the rest of the wood, with thin lines marking the pupils. The facial features are carved at a low relief, remaining close to the face. A horn-like shape protrudes from the top of the head along the simplified coiffure. The top of the head is concave, with a small crack and hole in the center.
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Type
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Bust
