Accession Number
2005/1.184

Title
Figure

Artist(s)
Yombe

Artist Nationality
Yombe (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
circa 1885

Medium & Support
wood

Dimensions
13 in x 4 7/8 in x 4 3/4 in (33 cm x 12.4 cm x 12 cm);13 in x 4 7/8 in x 4 3/4 in (33 cm x 12.4 cm x 12 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Candis and Helmut Stern

Subject matter
The scarifications, hairdress and represented jewelry indicate that this is a depiction of a woman of high status. Most likely, this sculpture depicts a female ancestor. 

Physical Description
Kneeling female figure with hands placed on knees. The chest and back show scarifications. The teeth are filed and the figure has a flat, raised coiffure. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
ancestors
scarifications (visual works)
symbols of office or status