Three Children Sculpture
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.15.
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Title
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Three Children Sculpture
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Ethnic Group
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Bende, Lulua
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Subject
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Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
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Country
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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patinated wood, oil
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Format
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H x W x D: 15 in x 3 1/4 in x 5 3/4 in (38.1 cm x 8.255 cm x 14.605 cm)
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Description
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carved wooden sculpture of a seated female figure accompanied by three child figures. One child rests in the lap of the mother, while two cling to her back. The surface of the wood has been painted to deepen the color. The head of the seated female figure is proportionately large, depicting scarification patterns on her forehead and temples. A stylized, intricate coiffure atop the figures head creates a rounded arch. The small child figures are less detailed, with simplified facial features.
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Type
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Maternity Figure
