Maternity
Punu · Gabon
Reference: MTR-25
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- Height
- 27 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
Character of pregnant woman with a prominent belly. Pregnant African women are considered maternity mothers even if they have not had other children. The face, in…
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Full original description
Character of pregnant woman with a prominent belly. Pregnant African women are considered maternity mothers even if they have not had other children. The face, in its painted white origin, has lost the kaolin over time. Necklace of red beaded geese with others in black, yellow and white. A wide and voluminous sex cover that mimics braided raffia surrounds its waist. Dark brown colour with a nice patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 9 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Country on the map
Gabon. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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