Congolese standing chieftain figure

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Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This Congolese standing figure holding ceremonial implements is probably a chieftain portrait figure.  It has a metal earring in right ear, and a fine patina. [Zaire?]

Student Work

No

Culture

Unknown

Geography

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Medium

wood

Classification

Sculpture

Accession Number

1997.01.150

Donation Date