Unidentified
Bowl Bearer (mboko)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Luba
Place Made
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lake Upemba Area
Materials
Wood, glass, brass
Measurements
17 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 8 in (44.1325 x 19.05 x 20.32 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.165
Description
Figure crouching and seated on feet; extended torso with raised scarification marks; arms slightly bent; hands resting on sides of open spherical vessel; conical breasts; triangular-shaped head; slightly open mouth; ridge hairdo; brass tacks in temples and crown and behind left ear; wearing double strand white and cobalt bead necklace (glass).