Female Figure
Djenne · Mali
Reference: TRRC-10
View 1 of 4 · Press the image to enlarge
- Height
- 19 cm
- Material
- Terracotta
By the pro-eminent navel and the incipient breasts could be the representation of a young woman, as well as the bracelets she wears on her arms…
Enquire about this objectPhotographs (4)
Full original description
By the pro-eminent navel and the incipient breasts could be the representation of a young woman, as well as the bracelets she wears on her arms and wrists and the double row of necklaces that surround her neck. Two belts that surround his torso seem to hold his dress. Her bulging belly and a hand over her, which is a symbol of motherhood, suggest that she is a young pregnant woman, a frequent image in iconography. djennéThis image of the pregnant woman is associated with that of the serpent who recalls the rites of fertility and immortality. The image of the snake is also repetitive in the terracottas djenné.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Reproduction in the middle of the century XX
- Recorded weight
- 1 g
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Country on the map
Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
Google Maps is loaded only when you press the button.
Attributions, dates and accounts come from the preserved catalogue. They do not constitute certification of authenticity or provenance. An object’s presence on this website does not mean it is available for sale.
