Unidentified
Bwami Association Standing Female Figure (iginga)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Lega
Place Made
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Materials
Ivory, bronze
Measurements
4 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 in (12.22375 x 4.445 x 2.54 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.125
Description
Standing figure with feet apart and legs slightly bent at knees; prominent sexual organ; three concentric incised circles on front of torso; short arms extended outward from sides with large knobs at elbows; mouth open and drilled; circular drilled eyes; ears pierced with metal; circular earrings; incised ridge down spine.