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Male Figure

early 1800s

Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker

Medium
Wood and organic materials
Measurements
with base: 44 x 7 x 7 cm (17 5/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Nina M. Traub Trust 2008.59
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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A weathered wood sculpture depicts a standing figure with an oversized head wearing a brimmed, pointed hat. Fine vertical lines mark the cheeks above a rectangular beard. The smooth, dark head contrasts with a pitted, heavily weathered torso split by a central vertical fissure. Simplified arms rest at the sides, while short legs with carved toes stand upon a polished brown wooden base.

Male Figure

early 1800s

Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker

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