Figure modelled on circular basis
Aduma · Benin
Reference: FIGUR-4
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- Material
- lm
Figurative composition of ceramic appearance and reddish colour, arranged on a circular base of raised edge. A tilted profile head, a triangular central volume and several…
Provisional editorial description. See the study and the checks still outstanding below.
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The source record does not contain usable historical text. Its full contents are preserved in the private archive for review.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First of the century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Editorial study and sources
Editorial study of the collection · November 1, 2026. The original record is kept in the documentary archive.
Figurative composition of ceramic appearance and reddish colour, arranged on a circular base of raised edge. A tilted profile head, a triangular central volume and several elongated and curved elements that link the different parts are distinguished. There are incisions, small reliefs and a rough surface with color variations.
The only photograph describes the composition, but does not safely solve the anatomy of the representation or its function. Figurative terracotta sculptures documented in the Middle Niger provide a reference for comparison of material and modelling; That general similarity does not allow us to attribute this piece to Djenné.
The name and material of the original registry are illegible, and the combination of aduma culture and Benin needs documentary review. A provisional descriptive name is maintained, without assigning archaeological origin, date or ritual use.
Sources for context and comparison
- The Met: Seated figure, 1981.218 ↗
Referencia comparativa de modelado figurativo en terracota del Níger medio. No atribuye FIGUR-4 a Djenné ni le asigna antigüedad.
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Benin. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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