Female figure

Item

Accession Number: 2019.4
Title: Female figure
Ethnic Group: Metoko
Subject: Figure|Altar|Central Africa
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date: 20th century
Medium: Wood|Kaolin|Palm Oil
Format: H x W x D: 12.5 x 3 x 3 in. (31.75 x 7.62 x 7.62 cm)
Description: A standing female figure is with a long, pointed head, broad face,small ears, protruding eyes, and a thick neck. The body, which shows breasts and female genitalia, is of normal proportions. The entire figure is covered with vertical, incised grooves and a dull encrusted patina; there are traces of white kaolin. The figure is mounted on a custom base.