Accession Number
2016/1.206

Title
Standing Male Figure

Artist(s)
Fipa

Object Creation Date
late-20th century

Medium & Support
carved wood with glass beads

Dimensions
17 ½ in x 4 ¾ in x 4 in (44.45 cm x 12.07 cm x 10.16 cm);15 3/16 in x 3 ½ in x 2 ¾ in (38.58 cm x 8.89 cm x 6.99 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mary Paul and Bruce Stubbs in honor of Evan Maurer

Physical Description
Standing figure with its hands clasped at a u-shaped protrusion on its chest. The facial features include an angular nose, slit mouth, and eyes made of glass beads.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
power
prestige
social status