Statuette

97-23-1

From: Africa

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 97-23-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Africa
Date Made ca. 1840
Section African
Materials Wood
Technique Carving
Iconography Human
Description

Human figure. White pigment on face, back and shoulders; black pigment on eyes, mouth and head. The remains of plant materials on abdomen. Arms at sides. Base broken into 3 pieces.

Height 12.8 cm
Width 4.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. T. Peirce Hunter, 1997

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