Female figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2019.4
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Title
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Female figure
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Ethnic Group
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Metoko
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Subject
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Figure|Altar|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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20th century
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Medium
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Wood|Kaolin|Palm Oil
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Format
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H x W x D: 12.5 x 3 x 3 in. (31.75 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)
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Description
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A standing female figure is with a long, pointed head, broad face,small ears, protruding eyes, and a thick neck. The body, which shows breasts and female genitalia, is of normal proportions. The entire figure is covered with vertical, incised grooves and a dull encrusted patina; there are traces of white kaolin. The figure is mounted on a custom base.
