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Collection: African Art Type: Sculpture Include object parts (145)
Collection: African Art Type: Sculpture Include object parts (145)
Staff of Office
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba
2004.85CCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.aCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.bCCCC0
Commemorative figure (lefem)
Ateu Atsa (Bangwa, c. 1840–1910)
1987.62CCCC0
Ancestral Altar Tusk
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild
1968.284CCCC0
Figure (baàthíl)
Burkina Faso, Ghana, or Côte d’Ivoire, Lobi–style artist
1967.152CCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459CCCC0
Male Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459.1CCCC0
Female Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459.2CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Beembe-style maker
2010.428CCCC0
Memorial head (nsodie)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1990.22CCCC0
Crucifix
Africa, Central Africa, Kongo Kingdom, Kongo-style maker(s)
2010.444CCCC0
Ancestral Commemorative Head (uhunmwun-elao)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1938.6CCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454CCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454.aCCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure (lid)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454.bCCCC0
Idiophone/Staff (ahianmwẹn-ọrọ)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1938.5CCCC0
Male Figure (nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style carver and nganga (priest)
2010.451CCCC0
Female Figure (akua'ba)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Fante-style maker
1975.158CCCC0
Plaque
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1953.425CCCC0
Figure Pair (asye usu)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.297CCCC0
Male Figure from a Pair (asye usu)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.297.1CCCC0
Female Figure from a Pair (asye usu)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.297.2CCCC0
Figure (kgöngwana-tshingwana/Ngwana sehô)
Southern Africa, Lesotho, Southern Sotho-style maker
2010.208CCCC0
Dance staff for Èṣù (Ògò Èlẹ́gba)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2018.34CCCC0
Nursing Woman with Child
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, reportedly Korhogo area, Senufo-style carver
1961.198CCCC0
Shoulder crook (yo domolo)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style blacksmith-carver
1971.290©
Head of a Hobbyhorse (korèdugaso)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana blacksmith
1935.307CCCC0
Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (mbulu ngulu)
Africa, Central Africa, Gabon, Kota-style maker
2005.2CCCC0
Snuff Spoon/Comb (intshengula or izintshengula)
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style maker
2010.233CCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
2010.433CCCC0
Plaque
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1999.1CCCC0
Veranda Post (Òpó)
Agbonbiofe Adeshina (Yorùbá, c. 1880–1945)
1969.55©
Male Figure
Africa, West Africa, Mali, probably Djenné-Djenno, Inland Niger Delta culture-style maker
1985.199CCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.434CCCC0
Rattle Staff (ukhuhre)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, member(s) of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild
1998.85CCCC0
Twilight of the Idols (Fetish) 3
Kendell Geers (South African, b. 1968)
2018.4©
Male Figure
Totokro Master
1931.204CCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.403CCCC0
Fragment of a Head
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Ifẹ̀, Yorùbá-style maker
21.2018©
Sauveteur 3
Pascale Marthine Tayou (Cameroonian, b. 1966)
2018.204©
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
2005.3CCCC0
Hen
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, member(s) of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild
1973.221CCCC0
Bow Stand
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2018.27CCCC0
Corpus (Crucified Christ)
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Cabinda, Kongo people
2010.445CCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Sapi-style carver
1976.29CCCC0
Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo carver
2015.72CCCC0
Male figure (nkisi nkondi)
Democratic Republic of Congo or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo artist and nganga (priest)
2010.432CCCC0
Figure (Nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1974.212CCCC0
Male Figure (Ofika)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mbole-style carver
2016.33CCCC0
Half-Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kusu-style maker
2010.457CCCC0
Janus Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba-style maker
2010.458CCCC0
Totem 01/01–18 (Baga-Batcham-Alunga-Kota)
Hervé Youmbi (Cameroonian, b. Central African Republic, 1973)
2018.5©
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Bondoukou region, unknown maker
1972.343CCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye people
2010.452CCCC0
Head
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Nok-culture style region, unknown maker
1995.21CCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1973.220©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.430CCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460CCCC0
Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460.1CCCC0
Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460.2CCCC0
Ceremonial Ladle (Wunkirmian or Wakemia)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Dan-style carver
2013.52CCCC0
Female Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Beembe-style maker
2010.429CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.431CCCC0
Flywhisk
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.435CCCC0
Male Figurine or Finial
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people
2010.436CCCC0
Power figure (nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.437CCCC0
Figurine
Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.438CCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.439CCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.440CCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.441CCCC0
Figurine
Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.442CCCC0
Power figure (nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.443CCCC0
Female Figurine or Finial
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.446CCCC0
Female Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.449CCCC0
Divination Implement
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2010.455CCCC0
Figure (kiteki)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yaka-style carver
1974.201CCCC0
Carved Tooth
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
1969.137CCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hungaan-style maker
2003.36CCCC0
Male figure
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Benue River Valley, Unidentified maker
2016.57CCCC0
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2016.9CCCC0
Altar figure (onílé)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2007.160CCCC0
Mother-and-Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1931.426CCCC0
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
Ifá divination vessel (àgéré Ifá)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Èkìtì State, Yorùbá-style carver
1994.200CCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
1969.7©
Pair of Lions
Guinea Coast, Benin, Fon, 20th century
1965.323©
Lion
Guinea Coast, Benin, Fon, 20th century
1965.323.1©
Lion
Africa, West Africa, Republic of Benin, Fon-style maker
1965.323.2©
Shrine Figure (misi or mishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, pre-Bembe style or Boyo-style maker
1969.10CCCC0
Male Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo or Vili, early 19th century
1974.186CCCC0
Pair of Twin Figures (Ère Ìbejì)
Fakeye School (Nigerian)
1972.332©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Fakeye School (Nigerian)
1972.332.1©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Fakeye School (Nigerian)
1972.332.2©
Staff
The Baboon Master (probably Tsonga peoples)
2010.204CCCC0
Woman and Child
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe-style carver
2003.35CCCC0
Pair of Twin Figures (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.334©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.334.1©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.334.2©
Dance Wand for Ṣàngó (osé Ṣàngó)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1974.207©
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style maker
1976.172©
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Dan-style maker
1971.295©
Bird Standard
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo-style carver
1974.204CCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1974.205CCCC0
Male Figure
Guinea Coast, Ivory Coast, Baule or Anyi, 20th century
1975.156©
Figure (bimbi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bembe carver
1975.164©
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
1977.192©
"Elephant Bridge" souvenir
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
1929.342CCCC0
Divination Tray (ọpọ́n Ifá)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1993.235CCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.402CCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2007.186©
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.342©
Stand or Bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, unknown maker
1974.209CCCC0
Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ndengesh-style maker
1962.351©
Royal Retainer
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bamum, early 20th century
1969.6CCCC0
Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Igbo, early 20th century
1972.338CCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.339©
Female Figure (akua'ba)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1974.211©
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega maker
1976.182©
Male Figure
Robert of Babanki (African)
1972.328©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Grassfields region, unidentified maker
1972.337©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka-style maker
1970.34CCCC0
Alligator
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker
1929.373CCCC0
Hornbill
Guinea Coast, Ivory Coast, Senufo, 20th century
1969.136CCCC0
Carving
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo, early 20th century
1969.138CCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1971.161©
Figure Pair
Western Sudan, Mali, Dogon, 20th century
1974.202©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luluwa-style or Luntu-style maker
1974.210CCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Sherbro-style maker
1975.153CCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Sherbro Island, unknown maker
1975.154CCCC0
 Head
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1975.157CCCC0
Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Teke, 20th century
1975.165©
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style or Vili-style maker
1975.166CCCC0
Male Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, early 20th century
1975.167CCCC0
Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba, 20th century
1979.84CCCC0
Bird
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
1929.372CCCC0
Divination Implement (itombwa)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1969.550CCCC0
Flywhisk
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Baule-style maker
1975.8CCCC0
Female Figure
Guinea Coast, Sierra Leone, Mende or Bullom, early 20th century
1992.188CCCC0
Female Figure
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tabwa, late 19th or early 20th century
1996.266CCCC0
Pair of Figures
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Hausa?, 20th century
1996.267CCCC0
Male Figure
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Hausa?, 20th century
1996.267.1CCCC0
Female Figure
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Hausa ?, 20th century
1996.267.2CCCC0
Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Grassfields region, unidentified maker
2008.1012CCCC0
 Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2008.59CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Staff of Office
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba
2004.85Wood and ironOverall: 170 x 13.3 cm (66 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.aWoodOverall: 170 cm (66 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
No image available
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2004.85.bIronOverall: 170 cm (66 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Commemorative figure (lefem)
Ateu Atsa (Bangwa, c. 1840–1910)
1987.62woodOverall: 92.1 x 20.3 cm (36 1/4 x 8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ancestral Altar Tusk
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild
1968.284Elephant ivoryOverall: 197.4 cm (77 11/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Figure (baàthíl)
Burkina Faso, Ghana, or Côte d’Ivoire, Lobi–style artist
1967.152Wood and organic materialsOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)Gift in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Coe from various donorsCCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459Wood, iron alloy, copper alloy, glass beads, plant fiber, and clothPart 1: 45 x 15.5 x 9.2 cm (17 11/16 x 6 1/8 x 3 5/8 in.); Part 2: 41 x 13 x 11.5 cm (16 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Male Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459.1Wood, iron alloy, copper alloy, and clothOverall: 45 x 15.5 x 9.2 cm (17 11/16 x 6 1/8 x 3 5/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, probably Ngbandi-style carver
2010.459.2Wood, iron alloy, glass beads, plant fiber, and clothOverall: 41 x 13 x 11.5 cm (16 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Beembe-style maker
2010.428Wood, ceramic or Formica, copper alloy, and iron alloyOverall: 47.5 x 14.8 x 16.3 cm (18 11/16 x 5 13/16 x 6 7/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Memorial head (nsodie)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1990.22TerracottaOverall: 19.1 x 13.6 x 15.5 cm (7 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 6 1/8 in.)Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial FundCCCC0
Crucifix
Africa, Central Africa, Kongo Kingdom, Kongo-style maker(s)
2010.444Copper alloy, wood, upholstery studs, and iron alloyOverall: 44.7 x 22.2 x 3.2 cm (17 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Ancestral Commemorative Head (uhunmwun-elao)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1938.6Copper alloy and ironOverall: 29.9 x 21.6 x 20.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454Wood, glass beads, upholstery studs, plant fiber, and ironOverall: 40.8 x 16.1 x 27.3 cm (16 1/16 x 6 5/16 x 10 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454.aWood, glass beads, upholstery studs, plant fiber, and ironOverall: 40.8 x 16.1 x 27.3 cm (16 1/16 x 6 5/16 x 10 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Bowl-Bearing Figure (lid)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2010.454.bWood and upholstery studsOverall: 40.8 x 16.1 x 27.3 cm (16 1/16 x 6 5/16 x 10 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Idiophone/Staff (ahianmwẹn-ọrọ)
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1938.5Copper alloyOverall: 36.2 x 9.9 cm (14 1/4 x 3 7/8 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Male Figure (nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Songye-style carver and nganga (priest)
2010.451Wood, glass beads, brass (including upholstery studs), copper alloy, iron alloy, raffia, reedbuck antelope horn, rawhide, animal hair, human teeth, organic material, minerals, and plant fibersOverall: 64 x 24.5 x 24 cm (25 3/16 x 9 5/8 x 9 7/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Figure (akua'ba)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Fante-style maker
1975.158Wood, hair, resin, and boneOverall: 42.9 x 4.6 x 5.1 cm (16 7/8 x 1 13/16 x 2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Plaque
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1953.425Copper alloyOverall: 49.4 x 30.6 cm (19 7/16 x 12 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Figure Pair (asye usu)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.297Wood, resin, glass beads, plant fiber, and metalPart 1: 49.5 x 9.1 x 13 cm (19 1/2 x 3 9/16 x 5 1/8 in.); Part 2: 47.7 x 10 x 11 cm (18 3/4 x 3 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Male Figure from a Pair (asye usu)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.297.1Wood, resin, glass beads, plant fiber, and metalOverall: 49.5 x 9.1 x 13 cm (19 1/2 x 3 9/16 x 5 1/8 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Female Figure from a Pair (asye usu)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver
1971.297.2Wood, resin, glass beads, plant fiber, and metalOverall: 47.7 x 10 x 11 cm (18 3/4 x 3 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Figure (kgöngwana-tshingwana/Ngwana sehô)
Southern Africa, Lesotho, Southern Sotho-style maker
2010.208Wood, glass beads, cloth, thread, and copper alloyOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Dance staff for Èṣù (Ògò Èlẹ́gba)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2018.34Wood, leather, cowrie shells, seeds, and natural fiber62 cm (24 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Nursing Woman with Child
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, reportedly Korhogo area, Senufo-style carver
1961.198Wood and organic materialOverall: 63.6 cm (25 1/16 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Shoulder crook (yo domolo)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style blacksmith-carver
1971.290woodOverall: 62.3 cm (24 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Head of a Hobbyhorse (korèdugaso)
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana blacksmith
1935.307Wood and ironOverall: 14 x 13.8 x 40.8 cm (5 1/2 x 5 7/16 x 16 1/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (mbulu ngulu)
Africa, Central Africa, Gabon, Kota-style maker
2005.2Wood, copper alloy, and ironOverall: 61 x 27.5 x 3 cm (24 x 10 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Snuff Spoon/Comb (intshengula or izintshengula)
Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style maker
2010.233BoneOverall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)Gift of Dori and Daniel Rootenberg, Jacaranda Tribal, New YorkCCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
2010.433Wood, cloth, resin, organic material, feathers, natural fibers, antelope horn, seashells (including cowrie shells), glass beads, metalized glass, and plant fiberOverall: 42 x 11.8 x 23 cm (16 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Plaque
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, members of the Igun Eronmwon (royal brasscasters) guild
1999.1Copper alloyOverall: 45.7 x 38.1 cm (18 x 15 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Veranda Post (Òpó)
Agbonbiofe Adeshina (Yorùbá, c. 1880–1945)
1969.55Wood, probably tar, cloth, and ironOverall: 106.6 cm (41 15/16 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial Fund©
Male Figure
Africa, West Africa, Mali, probably Djenné-Djenno, Inland Niger Delta culture-style maker
1985.199TerracottaOverall: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Male Figure (Nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.434Wood, organic material (including resin), metalized glass, and clothOverall: 17 x 5.3 x 7 cm (6 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
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
Twilight of the Idols (Fetish) 3
Kendell Geers (South African, b. 1968)
2018.4Wood, plastic tape (polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, or vinyl), and ironOverall: 140 x 43 x 39 cm (55 1/8 x 16 15/16 x 15 3/8 in.)Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller©
Male Figure
Totokro Master
1931.204woodOverall: 44.8 x 9.3 x 7.7 cm (17 5/8 x 3 11/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.403Copper alloy and ironOverall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.)Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie StrainCCCC0
Fragment of a Head
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Ifẹ̀, Yorùbá-style maker
21.2018Terracotta15.2 x 8.3 x 9.5 cm (6 x 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)Private Collection©
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©
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
2005.3Elephant ivory, tukula, and oilOverall: 16.7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm (6 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Hen
Nigeria, Benin Kingdom, Ẹdo peoples, member(s) of the Igbesanmwan (wood and ivory carvers) guild
1973.221woodOverall: 47.6 cm (18 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Bow Stand
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style carver
2018.27Wood and plant fiberwithout base: 57.9 x 23 x 10 cm (22 13/16 x 9 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Corpus (Crucified Christ)
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Cabinda, Kongo people
2010.445Copper alloyOverall: 16.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 15/16 x 1 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Sapi-style carver
1976.29soapstoneOverall: 23.8 x 11.2 x 12.5 cm (9 3/8 x 4 7/16 x 4 15/16 in.)Gift of Lucile Munro in memory of her husband Thomas Munro, Curator of Education from 1931 to 1967CCCC0
Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo carver
2015.72Wood, organic materials, and raffiaOverall: 74.5 x 18 x 20 cm (29 5/16 x 7 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Male figure (nkisi nkondi)
Democratic Republic of Congo or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo artist and nganga (priest)
2010.432Wood, metalized glass, iron, organic material, ivory or plastic, and natural fiberOverall: 46 x 25.7 x 19.2 cm (18 1/8 x 10 1/8 x 7 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figure (Nkishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
1974.212Wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beadsOverall: 22.4 x 10.7 x 12.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. HaasCCCC0
Male Figure (Ofika)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mbole-style carver
2016.33Wood, colorant, and upholstery studs42.2 cm (16 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Half-Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, probably Kusu-style maker
2010.457Wood and ironOverall: 20 x 6.8 x 8.5 cm (7 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Janus Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba-style maker
2010.458WoodOverall: 30.8 x 7.9 x 7.3 cm (12 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Totem 01/01–18 (Baga-Batcham-Alunga-Kota)
Hervé Youmbi (Cameroonian, b. Central African Republic, 1973)
2018.5Wood, glass beads, thread, glue, and silicone adhesiveOverall: 188 x 53 x 38 cm (74 x 20 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)Purchase from the Karl B. Goldfield Trust©
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
Female Figure
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye people
2010.452Wood, upholstery studs, antelope horns, and animal hairOverall: 34.8 x 6.2 x 14.5 cm (13 11/16 x 2 7/16 x 5 11/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Head
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Nok-culture style region, unknown maker
1995.21terracottaOverall: 38.2 x 20 cm (15 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1973.220Copper alloy and ironOverall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.430Wood, resin, iron, copper, plant fiber, cloth, glass beads, coins, antelope horns, and cowrie shellsOverall: 97.1 cm (38 1/4 in.); without base: 91.5 x 16 x 16.3 cm (36 x 6 5/16 x 6 7/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Pair of Figures
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460Wood and ironPart 1: 145 x 31.8 x 23.2 cm (57 1/16 x 12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.); Part 2: 145 x 26.8 x 23.3 cm (57 1/16 x 10 9/16 x 9 3/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460.1Wood and ironOverall: 145 x 31.8 x 23.2 cm (57 1/16 x 12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figure of a Pair
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central African Republic (most likely), possibly Monzombo-style maker
2010.460.2Wood and ironOverall: 145 x 26.8 x 23.3 cm (57 1/16 x 10 9/16 x 9 3/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Ceremonial Ladle (Wunkirmian or Wakemia)
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Dan-style carver
2013.52Wood, twine, and possibly resinOverall: 56.8 x 11.2 x 7 cm (22 3/8 x 4 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin TrustCCCC0
Female Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Beembe-style maker
2010.429Wood, possibly ceramic, and copper alloyOverall: 17 x 5.8 x 4.2 cm (6 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2010.431Wood, cloth, organic material, and copper alloyOverall: 23.5 x 7.5 x 8 cm (9 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.); without base: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Flywhisk
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.435Wood and animal hairOverall: 30 x 16 x 18 cm (11 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Male Figurine or Finial
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people
2010.436WoodOverall: 9.7 x 3.8 x 3.3 cm (3 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Power figure (nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.437Wood, organic materials (including resin), and metalized glassOverall: 17 x 7 x 6.5 cm (6 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figurine
Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.438Wood, organic materials (including resin), probably kaolin, and metalized glassOverall: 17 x 7 x 6.5 cm (6 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.439Wood, metalized glass, organic materials (including resin), feathers, plant fibers, iron, and copper alloyOverall: 34 x 9.5 x 25 cm (13 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.440Wood, feathers, organic material (including resin), iron, and possibly porcelainOverall: 29.5 x 12 x 16 cm (11 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 6 5/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.441Wood, organic materials (including resin), cloth, metalized glass, possibly porcelain, and plant fiberOverall: 23 x 9 x 11 cm (9 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 5/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figurine
Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.442Wood, organic materials (including resin), iron, reed, tooth, seashell or glass beads, and possibly plasticOverall: 12 x 4 x 4 cm (4 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Power figure (nkisi)
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
2010.443Wood, organic materials (including resin), cloth, glass, and various other materialsOverall: 11.5 x 4.5 x 4 cm (4 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Figurine or Finial
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo people
2010.446Ivory and ironOverall: 11 x 4 x 4 cm (4 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Figurine
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker
2010.449IvoryOverall: 12 x 2.5 x 4.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 x 1 3/4 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Divination Implement
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker
2010.455Wood, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 11.4 x 3.4 x 4.8 cm (4 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Figure (kiteki)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yaka-style carver
1974.201Wood, lizard skin, leopard tooth, pods, cloth, and natural fiberOverall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Carved Tooth
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Vili-style maker
1969.137Hippopotamus ivory and organic materialOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)Gift of Mrs. Charles E. RosemanCCCC0
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hungaan-style maker
2003.36Wood and colorantOverall: 68 cm (26 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Male figure
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Benue River Valley, Unidentified maker
2016.57Copper alloyheight: 44.7 x 22.7 x 9.6 cm (17 5/8 x 8 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2016.9Wood, copper alloy, iron alloy, lead, glass beads, cowrie shells, twine, and pigmentOverall: 25.6 x 18.8 x 5.8 cm (10 1/16 x 7 3/8 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of Kim SherwinCCCC0
Altar figure (onílé)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2007.160Copper alloywith base: 34.3 x 10.8 x 25.4 cm (13 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 10 in.); without base: 31.3 x 10.8 x 25.4 cm (12 5/16 x 4 1/4 x 10 in.)Alma Kroeger FundCCCC0
Mother-and-Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker
1931.426Wood, glass beads, upholstery studs, natural fiber, and pigmentOverall: 53.4 x 13.1 x 14.6 cm (21 x 5 3/16 x 5 3/4 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
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
Ifá divination vessel (àgéré Ifá)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Èkìtì State, Yorùbá-style carver
1994.200Wood and colorantOverall: 31.7 x 15.7 x 15.9 cm (12 1/2 x 6 3/16 x 6 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Mother and Child Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker
1969.7Wood and colorantOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Pair of Lions
Guinea Coast, Benin, Fon, 20th century
1965.323woodPart 1: 36 x 53.4 x 17.8 cm (14 3/16 x 21 x 7 in.); Part 2: 36 x 59.8 x 21.6 cm (14 3/16 x 23 9/16 x 8 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Ralph M. Coe in memory of Ralph M. Coe©
Lion
Guinea Coast, Benin, Fon, 20th century
1965.323.1woodOverall: 36 x 53.4 x 17.8 cm (14 3/16 x 21 x 7 in.)Gift of Mrs. Ralph M. Coe in memory of Ralph M. Coe©
Lion
Africa, West Africa, Republic of Benin, Fon-style maker
1965.323.2woodOverall: 36 x 59.8 x 21.6 cm (14 3/16 x 23 9/16 x 8 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Ralph M. Coe in memory of Ralph M. Coe©
Shrine Figure (misi or mishi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, pre-Bembe style or Boyo-style maker
1969.10Wood and cottonOverall: 48.6 x 15.6 x 17.2 cm (19 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Male Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo or Vili, early 19th century
1974.186Wood, iron, and metalized glassOverall: 55.9 cm (22 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Pair of Twin Figures (Ère Ìbejì)
Fakeye School (Nigerian)
1972.332Wood, organic material, probably bluing, glass beads, and natural fiberEach: 28 cm (11 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Fakeye School (Nigerian)
1972.332.1Wood, organic material, probably bluing, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 28 cm (11 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Fakeye School (Nigerian)
1972.332.2Wood, organic material, probably bluing, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 28 cm (11 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Staff
The Baboon Master (probably Tsonga peoples)
2010.204WoodOverall: 120.7 cm (47 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Woman and Child
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe-style carver
2003.35WoodOverall: 26.2 x 9.2 x 7.4 cm (10 5/16 x 3 5/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Pair of Twin Figures (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.334Wood, organic material, probably bluing, glass beads, and natural fiberEach: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.334.1Wood, organic material, probably bluing, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Twin Figure (Ère Ìbejì)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.334.2Wood, organic material, probably bluing, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Dance Wand for Ṣàngó (osé Ṣàngó)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1974.207Wood, glass beads, colorant, and natural fiberOverall: 38.7 cm (15 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Dogon-style maker
1976.172woodOverall: 74.9 cm (29 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Dan-style maker
1971.295woodOverall: 48.2 cm (19 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Bird Standard
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Senufo-style carver
1974.204Wood and upholstery studsOverall: 42 cm (16 9/16 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1974.205TerracottaOverall: 12.7 cm (5 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Male Figure
Guinea Coast, Ivory Coast, Baule or Anyi, 20th century
1975.156Wood and colorantOverall: 49.2 cm (19 3/8 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Figure (bimbi)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bembe carver
1975.164Wood and porcelainOverall: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega-style maker
1977.192ivoryOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
"Elephant Bridge" souvenir
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
1929.342Elephant ivoryOverall: 75.9 cm (29 7/8 in.)Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Divination Tray (ọpọ́n Ifá)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1993.235woodDiameter: 42 cm (16 9/16 in.); Overall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. James and Gladys StrainCCCC0
Pair of Ritual Staffs (ẹdan Ògbóni)
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1996.402Copper alloy and ironOverall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Gift of Drs. James, Gladys, Jay, Jeffrey, and Jamie StrainCCCC0
Staff
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
2007.186IronOverall: 117 x 14 x 10 cm (46 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 3 15/16 in.)Gift of Arthur Olson©
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©
Stand or Bowl
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, unknown maker
1974.209Wood and organic materialsOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ndengesh-style maker
1962.351Wood, colorant, and probably kaolinOverall: 73.7 cm (29 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Royal Retainer
Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bamum, early 20th century
1969.6woodOverall: 68.6 cm (27 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Shrine Figure (Ikenga)
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Igbo, early 20th century
1972.338woodOverall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Figure
Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, Yorùbá-style maker
1972.339Wood, probably bluing, and organic materialOverall: 38.7 cm (15 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Female Figure (akua'ba)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1974.211Wood, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Figure (iginga)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lega maker
1976.182ivoryOverall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Male Figure
Robert of Babanki (African)
1972.328Wood and colorantOverall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Grassfields region, unidentified maker
1972.337woodOverall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka-style maker
1970.34woodOverall: 61 cm (24 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Alligator
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, unknown maker
1929.373Elephant ivoryOverall: 68.3 cm (26 7/8 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Hornbill
Guinea Coast, Ivory Coast, Senufo, 20th century
1969.136Copper alloyOverall: 4.8 x 8.7 cm (1 7/8 x 3 7/16 in.)Gift of the Estate of M. R. Permut in his memoryCCCC0
Carving
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo, early 20th century
1969.138ivoryOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Gift of Mrs. Charles E. RosemanCCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Mali, Bamana-style blacksmith-carver
1971.161woodOverall: 49.9 cm (19 5/8 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Munro©
Figure Pair
Western Sudan, Mali, Dogon, 20th century
1974.202Wood and natural fiberOverall: 64.2 cm (25 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luluwa-style or Luntu-style maker
1974.210Wood, iron, and organic materialOverall: 39.3 cm (15 1/2 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Sherbro-style maker
1975.153soapstoneOverall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Female Figure
Africa, West Africa, Sierra Leone, Sherbro Island, unknown maker
1975.154soapstoneOverall: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
 Head
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Akan-style artist
1975.157terracottaOverall: 12.7 cm (5 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Teke, 20th century
1975.165woodOverall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of Katherine C. White©
Bell
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style or Vili-style maker
1975.166Wood and plant fiberOverall: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Male Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, early 20th century
1975.167Wood, upholstery studs, and plant fiberOverall: 30.5 cm (12 in.)Gift of Katherine C. WhiteCCCC0
Figure
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba, 20th century
1979.84ivoryOverall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)Gift of Dorothy M. BellCCCC0
Bird
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
1929.372Elephant ivoryOverall: 17.7 cm (6 15/16 in.)Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu HouseCCCC0
Divination Implement (itombwa)
Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker
1969.550Wood and plant fiberOverall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)Gift of various donors by exchangeCCCC0
Flywhisk
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Baule-style maker
1975.8Copper alloy and leatherOverall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Female Figure
Guinea Coast, Sierra Leone, Mende or Bullom, early 20th century
1992.188woodOverall: 81.5 x 19.8 x 12 cm (32 1/16 x 7 13/16 x 4 3/4 in.)Bequest of Russell and Rowena JelliffeCCCC0
Female Figure
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tabwa, late 19th or early 20th century
1996.266Wood, cloth, glass beads, and natural fiberOverall: 36.2 x 7.8 x 9 cm (14 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Harry W. LangworthyCCCC0
Pair of Figures
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Hausa?, 20th century
1996.267Wood and paintGift of Harry W. LangworthyCCCC0
Male Figure
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Hausa?, 20th century
1996.267.1Wood and paintGift of Harry W. LangworthyCCCC0
Female Figure
Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Hausa ?, 20th century
1996.267.2Wood and paintGift of Harry W. LangworthyCCCC0
Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Grassfields region, unidentified maker
2008.1012Wood, glass beads, cloth, thread, and cowrie shellsOverall: 50 x 13 x 10 cm (19 11/16 x 5 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)The Nina M. Traub TrustCCCC0
 Male Figure
Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker
2008.59Wood and organic materialswith base: 44 x 7 x 7 cm (17 5/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)The Nina M. Traub TrustCCCC0