Carving: Female Figure

1983.05.0023

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Carving: Female Figure   (1983.05.0023)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Luba

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 25.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 9.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 8.2 cm
Weight 455 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Staining, Rubbing, Piercing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Felix, Marc Leo. 100 Peoples of Zaire and Their Sculpture. Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Richard and Barbara Faletti Family Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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