Figure / woman

Description

Carved wooden figure of a seated female with scarification holding a jar between her hands and feet: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Katanga, Wasanga, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1907.507

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure / woman

Production information

Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Wasanga

Materials

Wood

Physical description

Wood

Associations

Moloney Collection
Stairs Expedition to Katanga