Female Statue
Hemba · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EFM-40
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- Height
- 22 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
Former female statue with patina chiaroscura . Face washed as well as various parts of the body. It depicts a woman kneeling with her left hand…
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Full original description
Former female statue with patina chiaroscura . Face washed as well as various parts of the body. It depicts a woman kneeling with her left hand on her belly and right on her side, a rare position in the African statuary. It is undoubtedly a small votive statue dedicated to family worship to honor a female ancestor.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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