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Bwiti society head on long neck; wood, with mirror eyes, 4 strand bead-necklace,
Bwiti society head on long neck; wood, with mirror eyes, 4 strand bead-necklace,
Object Number 975-12-50/11817
Display Title Bwiti society head on long neck; wood, with mirror eyes, 4 strand bead-necklace,
Descriptions
Object Description Bwiti society head on long neck; wood, with mirror eyes, 4 strand bead-necklace, multicolor rod beads; clear round glass beads, and blak and yellow "trade beads." Traces of pink pigment at mouth and in wedge-shape above nose to forehead. Kaolin traces under chin. 17 1/2" h
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, human head, incised, long neck, glass eyes, necklace
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Fang
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Gabon
Materials Wood, Glass, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 43.3 x 13 x 11.5 cm (17 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11817

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