Unidentified

Royal Funerary Figure

circa late 18th century

Category
Culture
Krinjabo-Angi
Place Made
Côte d'Ivoire: Krinjabo
Materials
Earthenware
Measurements
11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 5 in (29.21 x 11.43 x 12.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Lewis
Accession #
2010.230
Description

Modeled and low-fired earthenware figure whose head is depicted with delicate naturalism. Circular rings around a long neck, leading to short flipper-like arms and torso-like base.