Hanged Figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2024.78.
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Title
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Hanged Figure
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Ethnic Group
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Kongo
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Subject
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Object|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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Wood, glass, vegetal fibers
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Format
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H x W x D: 11 3/4 in x 5 1/4 in x 8 1/2 in (29.845 cm x 13.335 cm x 21.59 cm)
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Description
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A figurative sculpture depicting a hanged man with arms tied behind his back. Facial features are exaggerated and stylized, with a fiber headdress on top of his head. This sculpture is seen as a cult figure that could be used to warn criminals who might face the fearful penalty for their unethical actions.
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Type
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Power Figure
