Guere figure with ju-ju

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Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This wooden figure, with ju-ju attached in horns, is covered in rough burlap, and decorated with feathers, fur, cowrie shells. It has a fine sacrificial and use patina.  From Congo, Brazzaville, (appraisal describes it as Guere) Liberia.

Student Work

No

Culture

Kongo

Geography

Liberia

Medium

wood, burlap, feathers, fur, cowrie shells

Classification

Sculpture

Accession Number

1997.01.185

Donation Date