The Ancestor Figure
Item
- Accession Number
- 2020.6
- Title
- The Ancestor Figure
- Ethnic Group
- Luba
- Subject
- Figure|Altar|Central Africa
- Country
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- Hard Wood|Cowrie Shells|Palm Oil
- Format
- H x W x D: 11 x 2.75 x 2.25 in. (27.94 x 6.985 x 5.715 cm)
- Description
- Standing male figure of highly-stylized form with cowrie shell eyes. This ancestor figure, which shows strong influence from the Hemba and Kusu, has an elaborate coiffure, the outline of a beard, cubistic arms and torso, and heavy legs and feet. It is carved from dense hardwood and shows a polished, dark surface.
- Item sets
- African Art
