Accession Number
2015/2.176

Title
Bow Rest

Artist(s)
Luba

Artist Nationality
Luba (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
carved wood

Dimensions
25 1/4 in x 10 in x 3 in (64.14 cm x 25.4 cm x 7.62 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Robert M. and Lillian Montalto Bohlen in memory of Nancy Turner Bohlen

Physical Description
Two-pronged bow rest in the shape of a woman. The bow support extends from the figure's head like antlers. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
hunting
myths (literary documents)
royalty (nobility)
symbols of office or status
women (female humans)