Fetish Figurine
Item
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Accession Number
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2019.11
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Title
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Fetish Figurine
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Ethnic Group
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Songye
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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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20th century
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Medium
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Wood|Beads|Raffia Rope
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Format
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H x W x D: 6 x 2 x 2.25 in. (15.24 x 5.08 x 5.715 cm)
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Description
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A small caryatid fetish figure holds an altar. The figure has a large head closed eyes figure-eight shaped mouth and a beard. The body shows small breasts, a distended abdomen, and short legs. The body is partially wrapped with a heavy cord as well as a string that holds two beads and shows areas of a tarlike resin.
