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Figure

1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Grassfields region, unidentified maker

Medium
Wood, glass beads, cloth, thread, and cowrie shells
Measurements
Overall: 50 x 13 x 10 cm (19 11/16 x 5 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Nina M. Traub Trust 2008.1012
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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The beads on this sculpture were imported, likely from Venice or Bohemia (now called the Czech Republic).
A wood sculpture, covered in glass beads, depicts a standing female figure. Strands of blue and black beads cover her body in a checkered pattern. Her rounded head features maroon beads with white shells for eyes, an open mouth, and a blue beaded crest. Her arms hang straight, ending in red hands. Pointed breasts extend from her chest, and her thick, columnar legs end in red and blue feet.

Figure

1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Grassfields region, unidentified maker

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