Fetish Figure
Item
- Accession Number
- 2021.4
- Title
- Fetish Figure
- Ethnic Group
- Tabwa
- Subject
- Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
- Country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- Wood|Palm Oil
- Format
- H x W x D: 5.25 x 4 x 1 in. (13.335 x 10.16 x 2.54 cm)
- Description
- Small fetish mask with incised coiffure and natural facialfeatures. The mask shows incised scarification on the forehead, nose, and cheeks. It is carved from light semi-hardwood and is stained and highly patinated.
- Item sets
- African Art
- Media
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