Cult Figure
Item
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Accession Number
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2021.11
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Title
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Cult Figure
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Ethnic Group
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Lega style
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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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Hard Wood|Kaolin|Palm Oil
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Format
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H x W x D: 10 x 3 x 1.5 in. (25.4 x 7.62 x 3.81 cm)
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Description
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A cult figure is composed of a head, torso, and flared base. The heart-shaped face has simple features including coffee-bean-shaped eyes, a long nose, and a simple horizontal mouth. The figure is carved from a light semi-hardwood and is coated with a mixture of white kaolin and palm oil.
