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Object Number 2004.24.17229
Display Title Carved stool and head or neck rests
Descriptions
Object Description Carved stool (1870); Pillows (72774-5). Belgian Congo: Kasai Region (B/1870) Southeast, Africa (72774;72775). Swazi Tribe (72774;72775).
Subject
  • Carved
  • Head
  • Stool
  • Neck
  • Rest
Department Photographic
Date 11/1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Luba
  • Mongo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Zaire
Additional Geographic Terms Kasai Region
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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