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Object Number 29-76-50/H1006
Display Title Brass figures of woman and child
Descriptions
Object Description Brass figure, mother and child. These two figures were probably modeled in wax and cast together in a copper alloy (brass or bronze). The figure of the mother has raised facial features and an elaborate hair style. Raised hair or a headdress extends from the top of the head, down to the neck. Two braids, on either side of this center style, start at the back of the head and protrude forward. The figure's arms are held out slightly, the belly button is raised and the breasts are elongated (an indication of maturity). The figure appears to be nude, except for a short skirt. Coils of wax were probably rolled and then applied to the figure to create three necklaces, stripes on the skirt, knee and ankle bracelets. The figures hands and feet are over life-size. The chil[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Inventory Description Figurine, brass figures of woman and child, standing, holding hands
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Dan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Brass
Dimensions Overall: 22.7 x 14.5 x 7.5 cm (8 15/16 x 5 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H1006
Provenance
Collector George Schwab (1927 - 1929)

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