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Title |
Luba Gourd Surmounted by a Female Half Figure |
Date |
/ / |
Year Range from |
1800 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Medium |
Wood with pigment, feathers, twine, and patina |
Dimensions |
H-13.5 W-7.25 D-7 inches |
Accession Number |
97.43 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Carved wooden sculpture consisting of a female half figure holding her breasts, with three tiers of hair at the back, a long thin neck. The figure is supported by a hollow gourd encircled with feathers. Luba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. 19th-20th century. |
Credit line |
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Levitt |
Search Terms |
1800s 19th Century 1900s 20th Century Africa Carved Carving Democratic Republic of the Congo Feathers Female Gourd Luba Peoples Painting Patina Pigment Sculpture Twine Wooden |