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Reliquary figure (ngula ngula) with heart-shaped face and pointed teeth, carved
Reliquary figure (ngula ngula) with heart-shaped face and pointed teeth, carved
Object Number 975-12-50/11830
Display Title Reliquary figure (ngula ngula) with heart-shaped face and pointed teeth, carved
Descriptions
Object Description Reliquary figure (ngula ngula) with heart-shaped face and pointed teeth, carved at rear. Wood with brass and copper sheeting. 18" h. Sheeting fastened with handwrought metal staples. Some kaolin traces.
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood, metal overlay, human face with incised/punctate decoratio
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1975?
Culture
  • Kota
  • Bakota
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Gabon
Materials Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 29.5 x 21 x 3.4 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11830
Provenance
Collector Donald Deskey
Donor Donald Deskey (02/1975)

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