Unidentified
Seated Bush Spirit (asye usu)
n.d.
Category
Culture
Baule
Place Made
Côte d'Ivoire
Materials
Wood, brass, glass, cloth, iron, pigment
Measurements
16 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 7 1/4 in (42.8625 x 12.3825 x 18.415 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.232
Description
Figure seated on elaborate throne encrusted with brass tacks and white paint; elongated feet; arms slightly bent; hands rest on abdomen; protruding navel; scarification on torso; wearing arm bands each arm; small tufted beard at chin; bulbous lips; bulging eyes; elaborate coiffure with three-horned ornament above forehead; twisted topknot; braid down back neck; iron staple back headdress; wearing white beaded waistband; holding red loincloth; white bead anklet on left leg.