Seated Figure

Accession Number
2005/1.186

Title
Seated Figure

Artist(s)
Yombe

Artist Nationality
Yombe (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
circa 1885

Medium & Support
wood

Dimensions
10 1/4 in x 3 3/4 in x 3 11/16 in (26 cm x 9.5 cm x 9.3 cm);10 1/4 in x 3 3/4 in x 3 11/16 in (26 cm x 9.5 cm x 9.3 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Candis and Helmut Stern

Label copy

Subject matter
This seated figure dons an mpu hat, worn by chiefs or ritual specialists in Central Africa. His coat, however, is likely of Western origin. 

Physical Description
Seated figure with crossed legs. The figure is holding an undecorated cup. He is wearing a vest and hat and is holding one hand to his chest. The figure sits on a stool, which rests on a drum. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
chieftains
colonialism
headdresses

4 Related Resources

Ann Arbor Public School: Art Teacher Professional Development 
(Part of: UMMA Teacher Workshop Resources)
Beyond Borders Teacher Workshop        
(Part of: UMMA Teacher Workshop Resources)
Cabinet W: Shelf 3
(Part of: Albertine Monroe-Brown Study-Storage Gallery)

& Author Notes

Web Use Permitted

On display

UMMA Gallery Location ➜ AMH, 2nd floor ➜ 205 (Albertine Monroe-Brown Study-Storage Gallery) ➜ Cabinet W ➜ Shelf 3