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Carved Figure (kneeling man)

Artwork title: Carved Figure (kneeling man)

Carved wood figure, medium brown, sits cross-legged on square throne base. Figure wears hat with double zig-zag lines surrounding top and vertical lines radiating towards base with geometric contours. Section of carved cowrie shells wraps around midriff and back. Three bands on each wrist and ankle suggest bracelets and anklets. Waist wrapped with belt carved with diagonal lines. Square throne base decorated with geometric vine pattern.

Artist: Kuba peoples

Sculptures
— Wood
8 x 2 1/2 x 3 in.
African
Gift of the Reverend and Mrs. John S. Ragland (Cherry) in memory of her parents The Reverend and Mrs. William T. Mulcay, Sr. who lived in the Belgian Congo for 18 years.
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