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Medium: Painted wood (166)
Medium: Painted wood (166)
Sky Cathedral-Moon Garden Wall
Louise Nevelson (American, 1900–1988)
1974.76©
Saint Peter of Alcántara
Pedro de Mena (Spanish, 1628–1688) and 1 other
2009.81CCCC0
Seated Buddha
Western Himalayas, possibly Ladakh or Lahul
1986.6CCCC0
Forest
Jean Arp (French, 1887–1966)
1970.52©
Gikaku Mask of Young Persian Boy (Taikōji)
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1949.158CCCC0
Processional Mask of a Bodhisattva
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1950.581CCCC0
Console Table Depicting Chronos, or Father Time (top)
Italy, probably Rome, late 17th-early 18th Century
1968.31CCCC0
Sofa
America, New York, Empire style, 19th century
1971.29CCCC0
Shawabty Box of Ditamenpaankh
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 25
1914.718.1.aCCCC0
Shawabty Box of Ditamenpaankh (cover)
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 25
1914.718.1.bCCCC0
Mourning Saint John
Austria, Region of Salzburg, Lungau?, 13th century
1958.189CCCC0
Mourning Virgin
Austria, Region of Salzburg, Lungau?, 13th century
1957.500CCCC0
Covered Box for Shawabtys of Ditamenpaankh
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 25
1914.718.1CCCC0
Crucified Christ
Spain, Navarre?, late 14th century
1968.33CCCC0
Coffin of Bakenmut
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1914.561CCCC0
Head of an Angel
Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (German, 1696–1770)
1989.154CCCC0
24C
Sol LeWitt (American, 1928–2007)
1994.21©
Coffin of Nesykhonsu
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1914.714CCCC0
The Immaculate Conception
Johann Peter Alexander Wagner (German, 1730–1809)
1963.674CCCC0
Shinto Deities
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1978.3CCCC0
Kneeling Angel
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1966.18CCCC0
Mask (Bwoom)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba-style carver
1935.304CCCC0
Virgin and Child
Austria, Diocese of Passau, 14th century
1962.207CCCC0
Saint George and the Dragon
South Germany or Austria, late 17th century
1959.341CCCC0
God the Father
Johann Peter Schwanthaler (Austrian, 1720–1795)
1961.30CCCC0
Armchair and Sideboard from "The Kem Weber Group"
Kem (Karl Emanuel Martin) Weber (American, b. Germany, 1889–1963) and 1 other
2003.4©
Totem Pole
Northwest Coast, Tlingit, 19th century
1989.89CCCC0
Spirit-Board
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Papuan Gulf, Elema District, 20th century
1971.154CCCC0
War Shield
Melanesia, Irian Jaya, Asmat people, 20th century
1963.554©
The Immaculate Conception
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1963.294CCCC0
Saint Sebastian
Germany, early 17th century
1980.41CCCC0
Ancestral Tablet
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Papuan Gulf, Era River region, 20th century
1963.555©
Suspension Hook
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, 20th century
1970.21©
Bowl
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Huon Gulf, Tami Islands, 19th century
1965.322CCCC0
White and Steel Polars
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
2005.144©
Putto
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1961.413CCCC0
Kneeling Saint
Germany, Munich, second half 18th century
1961.414CCCC0
Putti Pair
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1971.8CCCC0
Hook Figure
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, central Sepik River region, Arambak People, 20th century
1963.553©
Ram Mask (Bolo)
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo-style blacksmith-carver
2016.56CCCC0
Tomb Stele of Nesptah
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26
1921.1721CCCC0
Malagan Memorial Festival Pole
Melanesia, New Ireland, 19th century
1971.149CCCC0
Fire Screen
Herter Brothers (American)
1997.58CCCC0
Portable Triptych Icon
Byzantium, Russia, Moscow?, Byzantine period, 17th century
1961.35CCCC0
Pair of Masks
Duga of Mẹkọ (Nigerian, Yorùbá peoples, 1880–1960)
1975.168©
Bust of Christ
Andrea del Verrocchio (Italian, 1435–1488)
1921.956CCCC0
Headdress (Ẹpa)
Moshood Olusomo Bámigbóyè (Nigerian, c. 1885–1975)
1991.165©
Ancestral Figure
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, 19th century
1971.150CCCC0
Cartonnage Mummy Case
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)–Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1914.715CCCC0
Cabinet
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940)
1984.177CCCC0
Mater Dolorosa (The Virgin Mary Mourning)
Georges-Daniel de Monfreid (French, 1856–1929)
2002.54CCCC0
Pensive Face
Julio González (Spanish, 1876–1942)
1980.32©
Casket
Italy, Siena?, late 14th century
1954.600CCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
1997.149CCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.602CCCC0
Pair of Doors
Spain, early 15th century
1915.565CCCC0
Shawabty of Tashery
Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE)
1914.597CCCC0
Mask (wan-balinga)
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi-style blacksmith-carver
2014.1CCCC0
Figures from a Crèche
Italy, Naples, late 18th-early 19th century
1972.368CCCC0
Madonna and Child
Antonio Rossellino (Italian, 1427–1479 )
1970.44CCCC0
Box with Painted Oxhorn
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1920.37CCCC0
Mask
Onyide Adugbologe (Nigerian, c. 1875–1949)
1974.206©
Incense Box with Dragon Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1988.54CCCC0
Model Figure of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.808CCCC0
Portrait Mask (mblo)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1974.203CCCC0
Mask (Kifwebe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style maker
1972.2©
Coffin of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat II to Sesostris III
1914.716CCCC0
Santos:  Virgin Crowned
America, New Mexico, 19th century
1958.73CCCC0
Pedestal
Italy, Rome, mid-18th Century
1967.143CCCC0
Mask (Omono or Tana Wurum Bogoro)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style blacksmith-carver
1975.151CCCC0
The Christ Child Holding a Pomegranate
South Germany, 16th century
1942.846CCCC0
San Rafael - Archangel: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.403CCCC0
Rajput Box with Various Scenes
India, Rajasthan, early 19th Century
1979.56CCCC0
Marriage Chest
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona(?), early 16th century
1915.535CCCC0
The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite
Frans Francken (Flemish, 1581–1642)
1982.245CCCC0
Female Statuette
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.603CCCC0
Model Boat Owner
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.607CCCC0
Side Panel from the Coffin of Amenemope
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1921.1029CCCC0
Stele of Djedasetiufankh
Egypt, probably Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasty 22
1921.1028CCCC0
Container
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Ọ̀yọ́ region, Yorùbá-style carver
1974.208©
Buffalo Mask
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, possibly Bwa-style maker
1969.2CCCC0
Prestige Chair
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Babanki-style maker
1983.33CCCC0
Settee
Philippe-Joseph Pluvinet (French, 1793)
1979.6CCCC0
Wrapped Chair
Christo (American, 1935–2020)
1996.29©
Mask (Kple Kple or Kouassi Gbe)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1975.155CCCC0
Serpent Headdress
Africa, West Africa, Guinea, possibly Baga-style maker
1960.37CCCC0
Pellet Crossbow
South Germany (?), 17th century
1916.1726CCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.809CCCC0
Madonna and Child
Gherardo Starnina (Italian, c. 1360–before 1413)
1985.8CCCC0
Stools
François-Honoré-Georges Jacob (French, 1770–1841) and 1 other
1989.162CCCC0
Shawabty of the Scribe Seti
Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasties 18–19
1914.605CCCC0
Helmet
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1969.5CCCC0
Helmet Mask
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Mende-style maker
1971.293©
Mask (hemba)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Suku-style carver
2010.450CCCC0
Our Lady of Sorrows: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.402CCCC0
Tourney Lance
unassigned (European), probably late 19th century (in 16th century style)
1916.1944CCCC0
San Antonio: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.225CCCC0
Lines and Colors
Daniel Larue Johnson (American, 1938-)
1971.62©
Sunset and Concrete Dock
Jennifer Bartlett (American, 1941–2022)
1985.206©
Pair or Putti Statuettes: Putto as Summer and Putto as Spring
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1962.208CCCC0
Figure with Sword
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.12CCCC0
Figure with Nicho: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.223CCCC0
Face Mask
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Yaure-style carver
1971.296CCCC0
Pair of Candleholders
Italy, Florence, 18th century
1939.174CCCC0
Model Mummy
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.810CCCC0
Rattle Staff (ukhuhre)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, member(s) of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild
1998.85CCCC0
Necessaire with Scent Bottles
France, early 19th century
1916.587CCCC0
Headdress
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Ejagham-style maker
1990.23CCCC0
Model Oarsman (?)
Egypt, Meir(?), Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.722CCCC0
Virgin Mary as a Child
Austria, Vienna
1962.282CCCC0
First Study for Vertical Construction
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
1983.159©
Cadeau (Gift)
Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)
2011.198©
Model Figure of a Man, Perhaps a Boat Attendant
Egypt, perhaps Meir, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE)
1914.606CCCC0
Looking Along Broadway Towards Grace Church
Red Grooms (American, b. 1937)
1991.27©
Gothic Marriage Chest
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona(?), 16th century
1950.568CCCC0
Bishop Saint Statuette Pair
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1962.117CCCC0
Mask (ndeemba)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yaka-style carver
1969.8CCCC0
Perfume Case (Etui flaconnier)
France, 18th century
1916.324CCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Bondoukou region, unknown maker
1972.343CCCC0
Shawabty Box of Bakenmut
Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1914.719CCCC0
Face Mask
Sabariko Koné (Senufo, d. c. 1950)
1989.48©
Headdress
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Idoma-style carver
1964.444CCCC0
Work Table
Hart, Ware and Co. (American)
1997.297CCCC0
Fire Screen
France, Paris, style of Louis XVI, 18th century
1963.94CCCC0
Console Table
France, 18th century
1923.225CCCC0
Standing Man
Stephan Balkenhol (German, b. 1957)
1998.104©
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo-style maker
1973.222©
Winter Landscape
Jan Griffier (Dutch, 1648–1718)
2008.287CCCC0
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Nafana-style maker
1969.119©
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, probably Meir, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.807CCCC0
Model Boat
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.604CCCC0
Helmet Mask
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, possibly Kom-style maker
1971.66CCCC0
Powder Canister
Italy, 18th century
1919.44CCCC0
Pin with Yarn Figure
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style?
1946.76CCCC0
Painted Organdy Strip
France, mid-19th century
1944.279CCCC0
Mask (Kanaga)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style maker
1971.289©
Mummy Mask of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.731CCCC0
Box
Russia, possibly Korobov Factory, early 19th century
1916.606CCCC0
En no Gyōja with Zenki and Kōki
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
2012.73CCCC0
Plywood Sunset Leaning (Fragment Series)
Sarah Sze (American, b. 1969)
2015.145©
Mask
Africa, Central Africa, Gabon, Punu-style carver
1972.329©
Pair of Figures
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Hausa style, unknown artist
1996.267CCCC0
Hair Brush
Potter Studios (American)
1984.28.3©
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1921.1531©
Boudoir from Hotel d'Hocqueville, Rouen
Fixon Firm (French) and 1 other
1970.53CCCC0
Folding Fan: Departure of Aurora
Italy, Naples (?), 18th century
1916.334CCCC0
Four Door Panels Adapted as a Screen
Italy, Florence or Luca, early 18th century
1939.176CCCC0
Model for the Lower Part of a Gilt Bronze Furniture Mount
Louis Auguste Alfred Beurdeley (French, 1808–1882)
1964.414CCCC0
Hans Haacke with Sculpture
Rachel Harrison (American, b. 1966)
2015.74©
Face Mask
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia, Wè-style carver
1971.294CCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.342©
Box with Six Jade Tablets
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
1952.482CCCC0
Snuff Box with Figures
Continental, (France), late 18th century
1916.599CCCC0
Chest
Spain, Colonial, late 17th Century
1990.135CCCC0
Sauveteur 3
Pascale Marthine Tayou (Cameroonian, b. 1966)
2018.204©
Step by Step
Lenore Tawney (American, 1907–2007)
1992.252©
Shield
Eastern Africa?, Uganda (?), early 20th century
1992.187CCCC0
Myth of the Western Man (platform)
Robert Arneson (American, 1930–1992)
1987.55.c©
Tiered Food Box with Stand
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1989.5CCCC0
No image available
Germany(?), last half 19th century
1963.672CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Sky Cathedral-Moon Garden Wall
Louise Nevelson (American, 1900–1988)
1974.76painted woodOverall: 217.5 x 191.1 x 31.8 cm (85 5/8 x 75 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)Gift of the Mildred Andrews Fund©
Saint Peter of Alcántara
Pedro de Mena (Spanish, 1628–1688) and 1 other
2009.81painted wood, with ivory and glassOverall: 72.2 x 32 x 32 cm (28 7/16 x 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Seated Buddha
Western Himalayas, possibly Ladakh or Lahul
1986.6painted woodOverall: 54.6 cm (21 1/2 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Forest
Jean Arp (French, 1887–1966)
1970.52painted woodOverall: 41.3 x 53 x 8.3 cm (16 1/4 x 20 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)Contemporary Collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art©
Gikaku Mask of Young Persian Boy (Taikōji)
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1949.158paulownia wood, lacquered and paintedOverall: 28 x 21 x 18.5 cm (11 x 8 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Processional Mask of a Bodhisattva
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1950.581wood, lacquered and paintedOverall: 22 x 16 cm (8 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Console Table Depicting Chronos, or Father Time (top)
Italy, probably Rome, late 17th-early 18th Century
1968.31painted and gilded wood, marble topOverall: 95.3 x 107.3 x 62.9 cm (37 1/2 x 42 1/4 x 24 3/4 in.)Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Collection by exchangeCCCC0
Sofa
America, New York, Empire style, 19th century
1971.29wood with painted and gilded decorationOverall: 85.1 x 195.5 x 63.6 cm (33 1/2 x 76 15/16 x 25 1/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Shawabty Box of Ditamenpaankh
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 25
1914.718.1.apainted woodOverall: 29.7 x 15.4 cm (11 11/16 x 6 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Shawabty Box of Ditamenpaankh (cover)
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 25
1914.718.1.bpainted woodOverall: 29.7 x 15.4 cm (11 11/16 x 6 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mourning Saint John
Austria, Region of Salzburg, Lungau?, 13th century
1958.189painted woodOverall: 43.8 x 11.5 cm (17 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Mourning Virgin
Austria, Region of Salzburg, Lungau?, 13th century
1957.500painted woodOverall: 43.9 x 10.9 cm (17 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Covered Box for Shawabtys of Ditamenpaankh
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 25
1914.718.1painted woodOverall: 29.7 x 15.4 cm (11 11/16 x 6 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Crucified Christ
Spain, Navarre?, late 14th century
1968.33painted and gilded wood (poplar)Overall: 211 x 154.9 x 32.2 cm (83 1/16 x 61 x 12 11/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Coffin of Bakenmut
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1914.561gessoed and painted sycamore figOverall: 208 x 68 cm (81 7/8 x 26 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Reliquary Statuette of the Virgin and Child
Austria, Salzburg
1973.143painted lindenwoodOverall: 40.7 cm (16 in.)The Mary Spedding Milliken Memorial Collection, Gift of William Mathewson MillikenCCCC0
Head of an Angel
Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (German, 1696–1770)
1989.154painted and gilded woodOverall: 48.1 x 64.3 x 23.6 cm (18 15/16 x 25 5/16 x 9 5/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
24C
Sol LeWitt (American, 1928–2007)
1994.21painted woodOverall: 279.4 x 61.9 x 62.9 cm (110 x 24 3/8 x 24 3/4 in.)Gift of Shuree Abrams, by exchange©
Coffin of Nesykhonsu
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1914.714gessoed and painted sycamore figOverall: 70 cm (27 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
The Immaculate Conception
Johann Peter Alexander Wagner (German, 1730–1809)
1963.674painted woodOverall: 43.2 x 30.4 cm (17 x 11 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Betty Mont and Frederick A. MontCCCC0
Shinto Deities
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1978.3wood, with traces of polychromyOverall: 50.3 x 38.1 cm (19 13/16 x 15 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Kneeling Angel
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1966.18gessoed and painted woodOverall: 83.5 x 39 x 23.5 cm (32 7/8 x 15 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mask (Bwoom)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuba-style carver
1935.304Wood and paintOverall: 43.3 x 31.2 x 28.3 cm (17 1/16 x 12 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Virgin and Child
Austria, Diocese of Passau, 14th century
1962.207painted lindenwoodOverall: 51.5 cm (20 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Saint George and the Dragon
South Germany or Austria, late 17th century
1959.341painted and gilded woodOverall: 100.9 x 75.5 x 29 cm (39 3/4 x 29 3/4 x 11 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
God the Father
Johann Peter Schwanthaler (Austrian, 1720–1795)
1961.30painted and gilded woodOverall: 141.6 x 104.2 x 35.6 cm (55 3/4 x 41 x 14 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Armchair and Sideboard from "The Kem Weber Group"
Kem (Karl Emanuel Martin) Weber (American, b. Germany, 1889–1963) and 1 other
2003.4painted wood with synthetic leatherThe Mary Spedding Milliken Memorial Fund©
Totem Pole
Northwest Coast, Tlingit, 19th century
1989.89carved and painted woodOverall: 189.2 x 8.8 cm (74 1/2 x 3 7/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Spirit-Board
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Papuan Gulf, Elema District, 20th century
1971.154painted woodOverall: 123.2 cm (48 1/2 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas MunroCCCC0
War Shield
Melanesia, Irian Jaya, Asmat people, 20th century
1963.554painted woodOverall: 176.5 x 60.3 x 7 cm (69 1/2 x 23 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of The May Company, Cleveland©
The Immaculate Conception
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1963.294painted and gilded woodOverall: 78.6 x 34.5 x 19.2 cm (30 15/16 x 13 9/16 x 7 9/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Saint Sebastian
Germany, early 17th century
1980.41painted and gilded woodOverall: 139.5 x 54.6 x 45.1 cm (54 15/16 x 21 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ancestral Tablet
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Papuan Gulf, Era River region, 20th century
1963.555painted woodOverall: 126.7 x 20.3 cm (49 7/8 x 8 in.)Gift of The May Company, Cleveland©
Suspension Hook
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, 20th century
1970.21painted woodOverall: 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Bowl
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Huon Gulf, Tami Islands, 19th century
1965.322painted woodOverall: 9.9 x 40.3 x 17.4 cm (3 7/8 x 15 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.)The Mary Spedding Milliken Memorial Collection, Gift of William Mathewson MillikenCCCC0
White and Steel Polars
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
2005.144painted wood, steel, iron, and PlexiglasOverall: 271.8 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm (107 x 16 x 16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Putto
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1961.413painted and gilded woodOverall: 59 x 43.2 x 16.3 cm (23 1/4 x 17 x 6 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Kneeling Saint
Germany, Munich, second half 18th century
1961.414painted and gilded woodOverall: 118.1 x 90 x 50 cm (46 1/2 x 35 7/16 x 19 11/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Putti Pair
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1971.8painted and gilded woodOverall: 55.9 x 41.9 x 41.9 cm (22 x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Hook Figure
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, central Sepik River region, Arambak People, 20th century
1963.553painted wood and cowrie shellOverall: 207 x 6.4 cm (81 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of Edgar A. Hahn©
Ram Mask (Bolo)
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, Bobo-style blacksmith-carver
2016.56Wood and paintOverall: 45 x 36 x 36 cm (17 11/16 x 14 3/16 x 14 3/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tomb Stele of Nesptah
Egypt, Late period (715–332 BCE), Dynasty 26
1921.1721painted woodOverall: 34 x 28.5 x 3.8 cm (13 3/8 x 11 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Malagan Memorial Festival Pole
Melanesia, New Ireland, 19th century
1971.149painted wood, sea snail operculaOverall: 92.7 cm (36 1/2 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas MunroCCCC0
Fire Screen
Herter Brothers (American)
1997.58gilded wood, painted and gilded wood panels, brocaded silk, embossed paperOverall: 131.8 x 76.2 x 58.3 cm (51 7/8 x 30 x 22 15/16 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portable Triptych Icon
Byzantium, Russia, Moscow?, Byzantine period, 17th century
1961.35painted wood panel within enameled brass frameUnframed: 6.5 x 6 x 0.2 cm (2 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/16 in.); Closed: 7.3 x 6.9 x 3.4 cm (2 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 1 5/16 in.); Open and extended: 7 x 19.1 cm (2 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Harry F. StrattonCCCC0
Pair of Masks
Duga of Mẹkọ (Nigerian, Yorùbá peoples, 1880–1960)
1975.168Wood and paintPart 1: 77.7 cm (30 9/16 in.); Part 2: 86 cm (33 7/8 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Bust of Christ
Andrea del Verrocchio (Italian, 1435–1488)
1921.956painted terracotta and woodOverall: 57.2 x 53.3 x 29.2 cm (22 1/2 x 21 x 11 1/2 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Headdress (Ẹpa)
Moshood Olusomo Bámigbóyè (Nigerian, c. 1885–1975)
1991.165Wood and paintOverall: 134 x 57.9 x 62.5 cm (52 3/4 x 22 13/16 x 24 5/8 in.)John L. Severance Fund and Gift of Mary Price©
Ancestral Figure
Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, 19th century
1971.150painted wood with fiber and tapa clothOverall: 105.4 x 12.2 x 12.8 cm (41 1/2 x 4 13/16 x 5 1/16 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas MunroCCCC0
Cartonnage Mummy Case
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)–Roman empire (30 BCE–395 CE)
1914.715cartonnage, painted and gilded, with glass inlaysOverall: 20.5 x 57 cm (8 1/16 x 22 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cabinet
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940)
1984.177wood with metal inlays and painted parchment, glass doors and mirrorOverall: 224.5 x 141 x 55.3 cm (88 3/8 x 55 1/2 x 21 3/4 in.)Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor, New YorkCCCC0
Mater Dolorosa (The Virgin Mary Mourning)
Georges-Daniel de Monfreid (French, 1856–1929)
2002.54painted plaster and woodFramed: 73.7 x 59.1 x 17.8 cm (29 x 23 1/4 x 7 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pensive Face
Julio González (Spanish, 1876–1942)
1980.32iron mounted on painted woodFramed: 34.9 x 30.5 x 8.3 cm (13 3/4 x 12 x 3 1/4 in.); Overall: 24.5 x 19.7 cm (9 5/8 x 7 3/4 in.)Gift of Ralph King, by exchange©
Casket
Italy, Siena?, late 14th century
1954.600painted and gilded gesso on woodOverall: 23.2 x 41.3 x 18.3 cm (9 1/8 x 16 1/4 x 7 3/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
1997.149Wood and paintOverall: 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.602painted wood, figure of tamarisk(?), base of sycamore figOverall: 25.8 x 7.9 x 12.2 cm (10 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pair of Doors
Spain, early 15th century
1915.565gilded and painted wood (pine)Overall: 170.2 x 86.4 cm (67 x 34 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Shawabty of Tashery
Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE)
1914.597painted tamarisk?Overall: 15.1 x 4.4 x 3.7 cm (5 15/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mask (wan-balinga)
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi-style blacksmith-carver
2014.1Wood and paintOverall: 34 x 14 x 14 cm (13 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figures from a Crèche
Italy, Naples, late 18th-early 19th century
1972.368painted wood and terracotta with various textilesGift of the Womens Council of the Cleveland Museum of ArtCCCC0
Madonna and Child
Antonio Rossellino (Italian, 1427–1479 )
1970.44painted stucco with traces of gildingOverall: 83.5 x 65.1 cm (32 7/8 x 25 5/8 in.)Bequest of Samuel L. MatherCCCC0
Box with Painted Oxhorn
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1920.37painted wood with flattened ox-horn inlayOverall: 16.5 x 28.6 cm (6 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)Sundry Purchase FundCCCC0
Mask
Onyide Adugbologe (Nigerian, c. 1875–1949)
1974.206Wood and paintOverall: 35.5 cm (14 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Incense Box with Dragon Design
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1988.54Painted wood with flattened ox-horn inlayDiameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Model Figure of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.808painted woodOverall: 22 x 5.2 x 3.6 cm (8 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Portrait Mask (mblo)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1974.203Wood and paintOverall: 41.2 cm (16 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Mask (Kifwebe)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style maker
1972.2Wood and paintOverall: 71.2 cm (28 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund©
Ornamental Panel (from a Ceiling?)
Egyptian, Coptic, 4th-5th century
1954.799wood with paintAverage: 70.6 x 144.2 cm (27 13/16 x 56 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Coffin of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat II to Sesostris III
1914.716gessoed and painted cedarOverall: 70 x 55 cm (27 9/16 x 21 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Santos:  Virgin Crowned
America, New Mexico, 19th century
1958.73painted woodOverall: 74.9 x 43.2 x 14.9 cm (29 1/2 x 17 x 5 7/8 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Pedestal
Italy, Rome, mid-18th Century
1967.143carved, gilded and painted woodOverall: 116.9 x 108 cm (46 x 42 1/2 in.)The Thomas L. Fawick Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Mask (Omono or Tana Wurum Bogoro)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style blacksmith-carver
1975.151Wood and paintOverall: 91.5 cm (36 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
The Christ Child Holding a Pomegranate
South Germany, 16th century
1942.846painted woodOverall: 22.3 x 8.3 x 7.7 cm (8 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Emma G. Brassington, in memory of Mary B. S. PollockCCCC0
San Rafael - Archangel: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.403painted woodOverall: 36 x 48.3 x 7 cm (14 3/16 x 19 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Rajput Box with Various Scenes
India, Rajasthan, early 19th Century
1979.56painted woodOverall: 7.9 x 6.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 9/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Marriage Chest
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona(?), early 16th century
1915.535wood with painting and gildingOverall: 71.8 x 127 x 55.9 cm (28 1/4 x 50 x 22 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
The Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite
Frans Francken (Flemish, 1581–1642)
1982.245oil on copper, mounted on woodFramed: 36.2 x 43.8 x 3.8 cm (14 1/4 x 17 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.); Unframed: 23.5 x 30.9 cm (9 1/4 x 12 3/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Noah L. ButkinCCCC0
Female Statuette
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.603painted woodwith base: 28.4 x 6.8 x 12.2 cm (11 3/16 x 2 11/16 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Model Boat Owner
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.607painted woodOverall: 17.2 x 7.5 x 8.1 cm (6 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 3 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Side Panel from the Coffin of Amenemope
Egypt, Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1921.1029gessoed and painted sycamore fig Overall: 60.4 x 41 x 6 cm (23 3/4 x 16 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Stele of Djedasetiufankh
Egypt, probably Thebes, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasty 22
1921.1028painted woodOverall: 25.9 x 25.2 x 2 cm (10 3/16 x 9 15/16 x 13/16 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Container
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Ọ̀yọ́ region, Yorùbá-style carver
1974.208Wood, paint, and iron alloyOverall: 45.7 cm (18 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Group of Twelve Carved and Painted Objects: Eight Houses and Four Figures
Lyonel Feininger (American, 1871–1956)
1985.170painted woodIn memory of Leona E. Prasse, Gift of Ada Prasse Bittel©
Buffalo Mask
Africa, West Africa, Burkina Faso, possibly Bwa-style maker
1969.2Wood, plant fibers, paint, and ironOverall: 69.8 cm (27 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Prestige Chair
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Babanki-style maker
1983.33Wood and paintOverall: 80.7 x 53.3 x 44.5 cm (31 3/4 x 21 x 17 1/2 in.)Gift in memory of his parents, Wheeler B. and Dorothy Preston by Mary and John PrestonCCCC0
Settee
Philippe-Joseph Pluvinet (French, 1793)
1979.6painted wood and upholsteryOverall: 162.5 cm (64 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Wrapped Chair
Christo (American, 1935–2020)
1996.29wood, fabric, lacquer paint, and ropesOverall: 90 x 42.5 x 44 cm (35 7/16 x 16 3/4 x 17 5/16 in.)Gift of Agnes Gund and Daniel Shapiro©
Mask (Kple Kple or Kouassi Gbe)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1975.155Wood, resin, and paintOverall: 40.7 cm (16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Serpent Headdress
Africa, West Africa, Guinea, possibly Baga-style maker
1960.37Wood (Nauclea pobeguinii) and paintOverall: 148 cm (58 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Pellet Crossbow
South Germany (?), 17th century
1916.1726wood, inlaid with stag horn; flax cord; steel with traces of paint and gildingOverall: 82.6 cm (32 1/2 in.); Bow: 59.4 cm (23 3/8 in.); Butt: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.809painted cedarOverall: 26 x 4.4 x 5.1 cm (10 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Madonna and Child
Gherardo Starnina (Italian, c. 1360–before 1413)
1985.8oil and gilding on wood panelFramed: 80.5 x 53.5 x 5.5 cm (31 11/16 x 21 1/16 x 2 3/16 in.); Unframed: 60.4 x 41.4 cm (23 3/4 x 16 5/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Stools
François-Honoré-Georges Jacob (French, 1770–1841) and 1 other
1989.162painted walnutOverall: 47.3 x 48.4 cm (18 5/8 x 19 1/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Shawabty of the Scribe Seti
Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasties 18–19
1914.605painted woodOverall: 25.5 x 6.6 x 4.5 cm (10 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Helmet
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1969.5Wood and paintOverall: 62.9 cm (24 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Helmet Mask
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Mende-style maker
1971.293Wood and paintOverall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Mask (hemba)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Suku-style carver
2010.450Wood, reed, paint, and metalOverall: 50 x 25 x 27.2 cm (19 11/16 x 9 13/16 x 10 11/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Our Lady of Sorrows: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1933.402painted woodOverall: 36.9 x 17.8 x 7 cm (14 1/2 x 7 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Globe Work Table (Globustisch)
Austria, Vienna
2020.199Burl walnut veneer, mahogany, ebony, satinwood, gilt wood, painted wood; mirrored glass; metalOverall: 90.2 x 45.5 cm (35 1/2 x 17 15/16 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Tourney Lance
unassigned (European), probably late 19th century (in 16th century style)
1916.1944wood, five concave sections, painted red and white; steel pointOverall: 278.2 cm (109 1/2 in.); Head: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
San Antonio: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.225painted woodOverall: 16.3 x 4.1 x 3 cm (6 7/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 in.); without base: 16.2 x 3.9 cm (6 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Lines and Colors
Daniel Larue Johnson (American, 1938-)
1971.62painted woodOverall: 213.3 x 115.7 x 91.4 cm (84 x 45 9/16 x 36 in.)Gift of The Plain Dealer©
Sunset and Concrete Dock
Jennifer Bartlett (American, 1941–2022)
1985.206oil on canvas, painted wood, concrete slabsUnframed: 335.2 x 213.3 cm (131 15/16 x 84 in.); concrete: 7 x 152.4 x 76.2 cm (2 3/4 x 60 x 30 in.); Yellow house: 125.7 x 91.4 x 104.1 cm (49 1/2 x 36 x 41 in.); Red house: 91.4 x 91.4 x 106.7 cm (36 x 36 x 42 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Pair or Putti Statuettes: Putto as Summer and Putto as Spring
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1962.208painted and gilded woodOverall: 13.2 x 6.6 x 5.2 cm (5 3/16 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Figure with Sword
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.12wood with traces of polychromyOverall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figure with Nicho: santo de bulto
America, New Mexico, 17th-18th century
1935.223painted woodOverall: 32.5 x 24 x 11.9 cm (12 13/16 x 9 7/16 x 4 11/16 in.); without base: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); niche: 33 x 22.3 cm (13 x 8 3/4 in.)Gift of Hugh Bryden McGillCCCC0
Face Mask
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Yaure-style carver
1971.296Wood, paint, and colorantOverall: 31.7 cm (12 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Needle Case (Etui à Aiguilles)
France, Paris
1916.325painted wood, gold mountsOverall: 12.5 x 3.1 cm (4 15/16 x 1 1/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Pair of Candleholders
Italy, Florence, 18th century
1939.174carved and painted woodOverall: 78.7 cm (31 in.)Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Model Mummy
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.810painted cedarOverall: 23 x 2.9 x 4.8 cm (9 1/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Rattle Staff (ukhuhre)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, member(s) of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild
1998.85Wood, paint, cowrie shells, and plant fiberOverall: 149.5 x 7.5 x 8 cm (58 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Phyllis Sloane in memory of Rose WhiteCCCC0
Necessaire with Scent Bottles
France, early 19th century
1916.587painted wood with gold mountsOverall: 7.8 x 6.1 x 3.1 cm (3 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Headdress
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Ejagham-style maker
1990.23Wood, rawhide, cane, paint, bone or ivory, natural fiber, and metalOverall: 67.3 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm (26 1/2 x 17 x 17 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Model Oarsman (?)
Egypt, Meir(?), Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.722painted tamarisk Overall: 5.4 x 1.9 x 3 cm (2 1/8 x 3/4 x 1 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Virgin Mary as a Child
Austria, Vienna
1962.282painted and gilded woodOverall: 106.6 x 39.3 x 21.7 cm (41 15/16 x 15 1/2 x 8 9/16 in.); without halo: 96.2 cm (37 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
First Study for Vertical Construction
Theodore Roszak (American, 1907–1981)
1983.159plastic and painted woodOverall: 61.8 x 32.4 x 10.2 cm (24 5/16 x 12 3/4 x 4 in.)Gift of the Cleveland Society for Contemporary Art in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee©
Cadeau (Gift)
Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)
2011.198Hand iron, 14 tacks, paint, wood baseOverall: 15.3 x 9 x 11.4 cm (6 x 3 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Delia E. Holden Fund©
Model Figure of a Man, Perhaps a Boat Attendant
Egypt, perhaps Meir, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE)
1914.606painted sycamore figOverall: 11 x 3 x 2.1 cm (4 5/16 x 1 3/16 x 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Looking Along Broadway Towards Grace Church
Red Grooms (American, b. 1937)
1991.27mixed media (alkyd paint, gatorboard, celastic, wood, wax, foam-core)Overall: 180.3 x 161.9 x 73 cm (71 x 63 3/4 x 28 3/4 in.)Gift of Agnes Gund in honor of Edward Henning©
Gothic Marriage Chest
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona(?), 16th century
1950.568wood with painting and gildingOverall: 73.2 x 136.5 x 54.8 cm (28 13/16 x 53 3/4 x 21 9/16 in.)Gift of William G. MatherCCCC0
Bishop Saint Statuette Pair
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1962.117painted and gilded woodOverall: 33 x 13.7 x 8.2 cm (13 x 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Betty Mont and Frederick A. MontCCCC0
Mask (ndeemba)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yaka-style carver
1969.8Wood, raffia, paint, and cottonOverall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Perfume Case (Etui flaconnier)
France, 18th century
1916.324painted wood with gilt metal mounts, tortoiseshellOverall: 12.6 x 2.6 cm (4 15/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Bondoukou region, unknown maker
1972.343Wood, paint, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 54.1 x 7.8 x 7.5 cm (21 5/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Shawabty Box of Bakenmut
Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1914.719gessoed and painted buckthorn woodOverall: 44.6 x 28 cm (17 9/16 x 11 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Face Mask
Sabariko Koné (Senufo, d. c. 1950)
1989.48Wood, upholstery studs, resin, and paintOverall: 31.6 x 16.7 x 11.4 cm (12 7/16 x 6 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Headdress
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Idoma-style carver
1964.444Wood, human hair, paint, and possibly kaolinOverall: 20.4 x 17.8 x 16.2 cm (8 1/16 x 7 x 6 3/8 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Work Table
Hart, Ware and Co. (American)
1997.297wood with painted decorationOverall: 74.5 x 67 x 48 cm (29 5/16 x 26 3/8 x 18 7/8 in.)The Griscom-Neall work table, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Distad (Cecilia Neall Barlett)CCCC0
Fire Screen
France, Paris, style of Louis XVI, 18th century
1963.94carved and painted wood with tapestry panelOverall: 109.9 x 73.7 x 41.9 cm (43 1/4 x 29 x 16 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Console Table
France, 18th century
1923.225carved and painted wood, marbleOverall: 84.5 x 97.5 x 51.5 cm (33 1/4 x 38 3/8 x 20 1/4 in.); Top: 2.3 x 97.5 x 51.5 cm (7/8 x 38 3/8 x 20 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Standing Man
Stephan Balkenhol (German, b. 1957)
1998.104cedar, paint, and stainOverall: 259.2 x 58.5 x 45.7 cm (102 1/16 x 23 1/16 x 18 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund©
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo-style maker
1973.222Wood, paint, and plant fiberOverall: 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Winter Landscape
Jan Griffier (Dutch, 1648–1718)
2008.287oil on copper, mounted on woodFramed: 32 x 41 x 4 cm (12 5/8 x 16 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.); Unframed: 19.6 x 29 cm (7 11/16 x 11 7/16 in.)Bequest of Muriel ButkinCCCC0
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Nafana-style maker
1969.119Wood, paint, and plant fiberOverall: 138.4 x 63.5 cm (54 1/2 x 25 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, probably Meir, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.807painted and gessoed tamariskOverall: 31.4 x 5.8 x 4.4 cm (12 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Model Boat
Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12
1914.604gessoed and painted sycamore figOverall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Average: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Helmet Mask
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, possibly Kom-style maker
1971.66Wood, paint, organic material, and iron alloyOverall: 33 x 63.5 x 41.9 cm (13 x 25 x 16 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wixom in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. CoeCCCC0
Powder Canister
Italy, 18th century
1919.44wood painted black, lead charger, pewter mountOverall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pin with Yarn Figure
Peru, South Coast, Nasca style?
1946.76wood, yarn, paintOverall: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.)Gift of John WiseCCCC0
Painted Organdy Strip
France, mid-19th century
1944.279painted organdyOverall: 41.2 x 22.6 cm (16 1/4 x 8 7/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Phyllis AckermanCCCC0
Mask (Kanaga)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style maker
1971.289Wood, paint, leather, human hair, plant fiber, and metalOverall: 94 cm (37 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Mummy Mask of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12
1914.731cartonage, wood, limestone, obsidian, paintOverall: 30.5 x 29.2 x 27.6 cm (12 x 11 1/2 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Box
Russia, possibly Korobov Factory, early 19th century
1916.606lacquered wood with painted miniature under glassOverall: 2.9 x 8.9 x 6.3 cm (1 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
En no Gyōja with Zenki and Kōki
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
2012.73wood with paintPart 1: 24 x 18 x 11.3 cm (9 7/16 x 7 1/16 x 4 7/16 in.); Part 2: 8.5 x 6 x 4 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.); Part 3: 8.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of Yuko Hosomi and Koichi YanagiCCCC0
Plywood Sunset Leaning (Fragment Series)
Sarah Sze (American, b. 1969)
2015.145Acrylic paint, wood, archival prints, ladder, mirror, paper cups, stone, lamp, tools, pen, tape, paint brush, newspaperOverall: 350.5 x 292.1 x 190.5 cm (138 x 115 x 75 in.)Gift of Agnes Gund©
Mask
Africa, Central Africa, Gabon, Punu-style carver
1972.329Wood, kaolin, and paintOverall: 38.2 cm (15 1/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Pair of Figures
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Hausa style, unknown artist
1996.267Wood and paintGift of Harry W. LangworthyCCCC0
Hair Brush
Potter Studios (American)
1984.28.3silver, enamel, black painted wood, hog bristlesOverall: 4.8 x 8.3 cm (1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)Anonymous Gift©
Mask
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1921.1531Wood and paintOverall: 17.8 x 26.8 x 23 cm (7 x 10 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.)Gift of W. A. Price©
Boudoir from Hotel d'Hocqueville, Rouen
Fixon Firm (French) and 1 other
1970.53wood and plaster, in part painted and gilded, window and mirror glass, marble table topsOverall: 408.7 x 436.6 x 283.2 cm (160 7/8 x 171 7/8 x 111 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Folding Fan: Departure of Aurora
Italy, Naples (?), 18th century
1916.334leaf: gouache on skin; frame: mother-of-pearl and wood with painted decoration in reliefRadius: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.); Spread: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Four Door Panels Adapted as a Screen
Italy, Florence or Luca, early 18th century
1939.176painted decoration on wood; moldings, gold leaf on silver leafOverall: 229 x 62.2 cm (90 3/16 x 24 1/2 in.)Gift of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr., for the Coralie Walker Hanna Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Model for the Lower Part of a Gilt Bronze Furniture Mount
Louis Auguste Alfred Beurdeley (French, 1808–1882)
1964.414red wax relief on wood panel painted blue greenOverall: 32.4 x 39.4 cm (12 3/4 x 15 1/2 in.)Gift of Leopold and Ruth BlumkaCCCC0
Hans Haacke with Sculpture
Rachel Harrison (American, b. 1966)
2015.74Wood, chicken wire, polystyrene, cement, acrylic, dolly, and pigmented inkjet print (Hans Haacke's oil painting, Homage a Marcel Broodthaers, 1982)Overall: 190.5 x 61 x 78.7 cm (75 x 24 x 31 in.)Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller©
Face Mask
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia, Wè-style carver
1971.294Wood, boar tusks, pelt, cloth, human hair, probably aluminum, reeds, iron alloy, copper alloy, plant fiber, and paintOverall: 38.1 cm (15 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.342Wood, paint, glass beads, natural fiber, and ironOverall: 59.1 cm (23 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Box with Six Jade Tablets
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
1952.482Tablets: jade; box: pressed sizing on wood painted with lacquerOverall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Box: 11.2 x 15 cm (4 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Snuff Box with Figures
Continental, (France), late 18th century
1916.599watercolor on ivory, wood and tortoiseshell with painted miniatues under glass and gilt metal mountsOverall: 4.2 x 8.9 x 7.5 cm (1 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Chest
Spain, Colonial, late 17th Century
1990.135turned and joined wood, gilded and painted red with applied bone columns and bone inlays, wrought iron hardwardOverall: 53.5 x 94.5 x 37 cm (21 1/16 x 37 3/16 x 14 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Sauveteur 3
Pascale Marthine Tayou (Cameroonian, b. 1966)
2018.204Crystal, raffia, cloth, rubber, plastic bags, chicken feathers, wood (probably eucalyptus), paint, tempera, nail polish, string, foam, plastic, adhesive, and other mixed mediaheight: 132 cm (51 15/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Trust©
Step by Step
Lenore Tawney (American, 1907–2007)
1992.252collage: fiber, wood, and paint on lead baseOverall: 9 x 11.2 x 16.2 cm (3 9/16 x 4 7/16 x 6 3/8 in.)Gift of Mildred Constantine©
Bacon's Not the Only Thing That Is Cured by Hanging from a String
Geoffrey Farmer (Canadian, b. 1967)
2011.33printed material, wood, metal, paint, tape, foam, fabric, computer programmed LEDsPart 1: 245.1 x 45.7 x 58.4 cm (96 1/2 x 18 x 23 in.); Part 2: 245.1 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm (96 1/2 x 18 x 18 in.)Sundry Art-Contemporary Fund©
Shield
Eastern Africa?, Uganda (?), early 20th century
1992.187Wood, paint, and cordOverall: 70.5 x 29.8 x 19.7 cm (27 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.)Bequest of Russell and Rowena JelliffeCCCC0
Myth of the Western Man (platform)
Robert Arneson (American, 1930–1992)
1987.55.cwood, paint and mixed media including two paint tubes, cap for tube, Blue Cross sticker, paint stick, tin lid, paper Snoopy cup, and ceramic cigarette buttsOverall: 221.6 x 161.3 x 150.5 cm (87 1/4 x 63 1/2 x 59 1/4 in.); Platform: 22.9 x 160.6 x 147.3 cm (9 x 63 1/4 x 58 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund©
Tiered Food Box with Stand
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1989.5red lacquer over a wood core, with litharge painting and engraved gold designs (Ryukyuan)Overall: 53 x 68 cm (20 7/8 x 26 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
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Germany(?), last half 19th century
1963.672white metal painted brown, wood frameDiameter of frame: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.); Diameter of plaque: 16.3 cm (6 7/16 in.)In memory of Arthur G. McKeeCCCC0