Unidentified

Seated Female Figure

n.d.

Category
Culture
Zombo Peoples
Place Made
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Materials
Wood, gum substance, metal
Measurements
12 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in (32.54375 x 12.065 x 11.43 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.141
Description

On raised platform figure sits on low T-shaped stool with round cushion; legs bent at knees and spread apart; elongated torso; asymmetrical arms; right hand touching left shoulder; left hand clutching right elbow; extended fingers; V-shaped collar across shoulders and down front and back; head slightly turned to right; wearing tripartite crested coiffure; turned-up nose; rich dark patina.