Carved Feminine Figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.43.
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Title
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Carved Feminine Figure
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Ethnic Group
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Bambara
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Subject
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Figure|Ritual|West Africa
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Country
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Mali
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Date
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Early 20th Century
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Medium
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Wood
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Format
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H x W x D: 19 in x 3 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in (48.26 cm x 9.525 cm x 8.89 cm)
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Description
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The carved wooden female figure has clear characteristics of the Bambara style, such as the coiffure, head shape and facial features. The face is concave, with small pinholes for eyes, and a long, narrow centered nose. The large ears have pierced holes, potentially adorned with jewelry during use. The shoulders and abdomen are decorated with scarification patterns that can be seen on other female figures from the Bambara culture.
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Type
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Sekou Society Figure
