Standing Female Figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2020.19
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Title
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Standing Female Figure
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Ethnic Group
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Benalulua
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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|Palm Oil|Red-brown Powder
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Format
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H x W x D: 13 x 2.5 x 3 in. (33.02 x 6.35 x 7.62 cm)
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Description
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Standing female figure of extremely ornate design. The figure has a large head surmounted by a tall complex headpiece, naturalistic facial features, a long neck, swollen breasts and abdomen, thin arms and legs, a large apron, and large feet. The entire figure is covered with raised scarification. It is carved from hardwood, is stained and patinated, and is coated with a red-brown powder (tekula).
