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Sculpture of human figure and two water birds
Sculpture of human figure and two water birds
Object Number 992-15-50/12571
Display Title Sculpture of human figure and two water birds
Descriptions
Object Description Sculpture of male human figure in loincloth holding framework on which two water birds stand. The top bird's neck has been broken and repaired; the center piece of the framework has been cracked and repaired with wax(?); each bird is missing one aluminum eye.
Inventory Description Sculpture, carved wood, man holding 2 poles with birds on top, metal studs, repa
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Makonde
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms East Africa
Materials Wood, Metal, Pigment, Aluminum
Dimensions Overall: 58 x 11 x 8 cm (22 13/16 x 4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 992-15-50/12571
Credit Line Gift of Lewis H. Weinstein
Provenance
Collector Lewis H. Weinstein (1959-1960)
Donor Lewis H. Weinstein (10/06/1992)

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