Female Sculpture
Item
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Accession Number
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2019.7
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Title
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Female Sculpture
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Ethnic Group
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Luba/Tabwa
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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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Hard Wood, Raffia knot
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Format
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H x W x D: 11 x 3 x 3 in. (27.94 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)
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Description
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A standing female figure with ornate, carved coiffure shows atop-hole for fetish material. This beautiful well-carved face shows raised scarification on the forehead, temples, and lower face. An encrusted cord circles the neck. The body has a long torso and short legs; breasts and genitalia are prominent. The object is carved from hardwood, is stained, and is highly patinated.
