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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. Hat with rectangular-shaped visor features carved, open-square, geometric patterning on top surface and carved cowrie shells around edge. Section of carved cowrie shells wraps around midriff and back. Four bands on each wrist and ankle suggest bracelets and anklets. Belt carved with diagonal lines surrounds waist. Square throne base decorated with geometric vine pattern. Small drum protrudes from center-front of base.

Artist: Kuba peoples

Sculptures
— Wood
16 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 5 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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