Unidentified
Figure of an Archer
circa 11th-17th century
Category
Culture
Djenné
Place Made
Mali: Inland Niger Delta Region
Materials
Terracotta, iron, traces of polychrome
Measurements
14 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 4 1/4 in (37.465 x 24.13 x 10.795 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Robert and Helen Kuhn Families
Accession #
97.138
Description
Terracotta plaque depicting an archer pulling back his loaded bow. The sculpture has a flat back and possesses metal pins that pierce the figure's proper right shoulder and hip. The figure's left leg is truncated at the thigh. Head is elongated with large protruding ears, a wedge nose, and parted mouth with tongue extended.