Standing Figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2021.1
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Title
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Standing Figure
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Ethnic Group
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Zande
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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| Aluminum|Beads|Cowrie Shells| Hemp Cord
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Format
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H x W x D: 16.5 x 14.5 x 4 in. (41.91 x 36.83 x 10.16 cm)
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Description
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Standing figure with a massive head, neck, and torso. The figure has narrow, close-fitting ears decorated with large ringed earrings made from aluminum and single beads. Facial features are created through incised and raised planes and include lozenge-shaped eyes and mouth. The torso shows a protruding ridge, pointed shoulders, and short hanging arms. The figure has short legs with protrusions and non-descript feet. A hemp cord with four cowrie shells encircles the waist. The figure is carved from dense hardwood and is stained and patinated.
