Accession Number
2016/2.9

Title
Figure (Pindi)

Artist(s)
M'Bala

Artist Nationality
Mbala (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
early 20th century

Medium & Support
wood and tukula powder on a fabric covered base

Dimensions
9 ⅜ in x 2 ½ in x 2 in (23.81 cm x 6.35 cm x 5.08 cm);2 in x 4 ½ in (5.08 cm x 11.43 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of David A. and Gayle Ackley, Baltimore, in memory of Gardiner and Bonnie Ackley, Ann Arbor

Physical Description
A seated figure with its hands to its face and its elbows resting on its knees.  The facial features and hair are traced with red lines with two round protrusions on the top of the head.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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