Unidentified

Standing Male Figure

20th century

Category
Culture
Mumuye
Place Made
Nigeria
Materials
Wood
Measurements
47 x 7 1/4 x 7 3/4 in (119.38 x 18.415 x 19.685 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kent and Charles Davis III
Accession #
2011.20
Description

Tall wooden figure with highly stylized and inventive, geometric form. The figure wears a large crested helmet that hangs low on his head, obscuring the face. Chest is thrust forward, stomach descends inward.