Figure

Description

Carved wooden figure of a bearded male holding a knife in one hand and a pounder in the other, the eyes inlaid with pieces of white European china, with an anal orifice for the insertion of magical material: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazzaville, Bembe people, early to mid 20th century

Museum reference

A.1971.683

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, Central Africa

Date

Early - mid 20th century

Style / Culture

Bembe

Materials

Wood, China

Physical description

Carved wood; eyes inlaid with pieces of white European china