Figure

Description

Carved wooden female figure with cowrie shell eyes, traces of red pigment and cavity in the head for reception of magical materials to activate the power of the figure: Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, Songye people, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1951.348

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Songye

Materials

Wood, Cowrie shell, Pigment

Physical description

Dark hardwood; cowrie shell eyes