Elongated Figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.32.
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Title
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Elongated Figure
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Ethnic Group
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Lele
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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
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Format
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H x W x D: 16 3/4 in x 3 1/8 in x 3 1/4 in (42.545 cm x 7.938 cm x 8.255 cm)
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Description
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The elongated figure features a slender, curved neck leading to a rounded head adorned with an intricately carved headdress, protruding buttocks, and pointed shoulders with a rod-like lower half, possibly for support. This figure could represent an ancestor or symbolize authority.
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Type
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Standing Figure
