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Carved wooden head representing Mangbetu woman
Carved wooden head representing Mangbetu woman
Object Number 37-126-50/3271
Display Title Carved wooden head representing Mangbetu woman
Descriptions
Object Description Carved bust (female), decoratively incised and checkered in dense, fine-grain hardwood similar to mahogany or rosewood in color. It has accentuated features that include large breast and distinctive angular facial features. ; Carved wooden head (female)
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, upper torso and head of women, incised, red-brown stain
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yaounde
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Africa / Congo
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa: Cameroon, southern
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 11 x 10.5 cm (6 1/2 x 4 5/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-126-50/3271
Provenance
Collector George Schwab (1937 - 1937)

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