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Figure

1900s

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba, 20th century

Medium
ivory
Measurements
Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dorothy M. Bell 1979.84
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Not on view
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An ivory sculpture depicts an elongated, cream-colored figure with a network of dark brown cracks. They have a large, tilted head with closed eyes, a broad nose, and a textured band across the crown. Their arms bend at the elbows, hands held together at the chest. The body is slender and vertical, narrowing down to a small, flared base.

Figure

1900s

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba, 20th century

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