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Title
Tusk Carving with Stand
Artist
Artist Unknown, African
Physical Description
An ivory tusk carving with images of people on it. Some of the people have their hands in a praying position.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
2010/2.1
Medium and Support
Ivory
Secondary Keywords
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Hyena Puppet Head (Nama, Sogu kun)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali
Physical Description
Stylized wood carving of hyena head; two pieces of wood joined to form articulating jaw. edged with prominent teeth. short upright ears, long triangular nose or snout; eyes, teeth, nose and crown of head overlaid with sheet metal. Wood is unpainted.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1971/2.23
Medium and Support
wood, sheet metal
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
biological components
buildings and the land
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
performing arts buildings
performing arts structures
puppets
recreational artifacts
recreational artifacts for noncompetitive activities
sculpture
sculpture by material
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Ram Rod Puppet Head (Bakòrò, Sogokun)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Bamana Peoples, Mali
Physical Description
A naturalistic rendering of a ram, with striations incised into the top of the head and down the first third of the horns which sweep forward in a natural curve toward the nose. Eyes inlaid with green glass, and muzzle is overlaid with strip of metal. Jaw articulates, tied with cord. Cloth ears are attached and dangle on either side of head. Wood is unpainted.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1971/2.22
Medium and Support
wood, sheet metal, glass and cloth
Secondary Keywords
animals and creatures
biological components
buildings and the land
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
inorganic material
mammals
materials
materials by composition
metal and metal products
objects we use
performing arts buildings
performing arts structures
puppets
recreational artifacts
recreational artifacts for noncompetitive activities
sculpture
sculpture by material
sheep
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Prestige Chair
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Baule Peoples, Côte D'Ivoire
Physical Description
A highly decorated wooden chair with a single arched backing rod for support. There are large bulb-like posts on top with graphic decorations throughout. There are large metal domed hardware on the seat and upper posts.
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.75
Medium and Support
wood and metal
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
forms of expression
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Commemorative Shrine Lamp
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Benin or Nigeria, Bariba Region
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1997/1.348
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
buildings and the land
descriptors
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
gur-speaking peoples styles
lighting devices
lighting devices by form
object genres
object genres by function
objects we use
people and culture
religious structures
sculpture
sculpture by material
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
west african styles
western sudanese styles
Title
Kneeling Female Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1982/1.276
Medium and Support
carved and painted wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
descriptors
gur-speaking peoples styles
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
west african styles
western sudanese styles
Title
Standing Male Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1925
Accession Number
1985/1.136
Medium and Support
carved wood, chicken feathers and blood patination
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
figures
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Reclining Chair
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Burkina Faso, Lobi
Physical Description
A long reclining board with three posts on the bottom. The angle is at approximately 45 degrees. All of the edges are rounded.
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.77
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
forms of expression
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Pipe
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1997/1.354A&B
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by general context
sculpture
sculpture by material
tools and equipment
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.110
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Teapot-Form Vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.112
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
vessels for serving and consuming food
vessels for serving drinks
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.113
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.114
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Pipe Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.116
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
smoking and tobacco use
containers
containers by form
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
tools and equipment
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Vessel
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon
Century
early 20th century
Object Creation Date
early 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.121
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Drum
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Banwa-Bamboum
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1920
Accession Number
1981/2.145
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
double-headed
descriptors
drums (membranophones)
membranophones
musical instruments
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
sound devices
sound devices by acoustical characteristics
struck drums
tubular drums
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Fetish Idol
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Ekoi
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1971
Accession Number
1971/1.187
Medium and Support
carved wood, antelope skin and vegetable pigment
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
religion
religions
religious visual works
sculpture
sculpture by function
sculpture by subject type
statues
visual works
visual works by function
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Hunter's Whistle
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1987/2.47
Medium and Support
carved ivory
Secondary Keywords
aerophones
allegory and literature
biological components
bone
bone by form
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
components
components and systems
components by specific context
dentin
descriptors
duct flutes
flutes (aerophones)
forest and nature activities
materials
materials by composition
music
musical instruments
objects we use
people and culture
physical activities
physical activities by location
physical activities by specific context
sculpture
sculpture by material
sound devices
sound devices by acoustical characteristics
the human body
tooth and tooth components
tooth components
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Letter Opener
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1910
Accession Number
1984/2.55
Medium and Support
ivory
Secondary Keywords
bone
bone by form
combination inorganic/organic animal material
combination inorganic/organic material
cutting equipment
cutting tools
dentin
descriptors
equipment
equipment by process
knives (cutting tools)
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
tools and equipment
tooth and tooth components
tooth components
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Flywhisk
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.26
Medium and Support
carved wood, copper, fiber and animal hair
Secondary Keywords
animal material
descriptors
hair and hair components
keratinous material
materials
materials by origin
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Twol
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.28
Medium and Support
carved redwood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Razor Box
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1950
Accession Number
1984/2.29
Medium and Support
carved wood, brass, natural fiber, patination and red wood
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
19th century
Accession Number
1984/2.32
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Knife
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1984/2.34
Medium and Support
carved wood, patination and red wood powder
Secondary Keywords
cutting equipment
cutting tools
descriptors
edged weapons
equipment
equipment by process
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by technique
tools and equipment
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
weapons
weapons and ammunition
Title
Jar
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
Possibly 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1985/2.4
Medium and Support
terracotta, fiber, wood, and red wood powder
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Cup
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kuba
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1875
Accession Number
1985/2.44
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
central and equatorial african styles
central democratic republic of congo styles
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
western democratic republic of congo styles
Title
Scepter finial in the form of a man's head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Congo (Zaire), Kusu
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1900
Accession Number
1987/1.356
Medium and Support
carved ivory
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
identifying artifacts
information artifacts
information artifacts by function
information forms
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
symbols of office
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Century
late 19th - early 20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1890-1920
Accession Number
2000/2.105
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
figures (representations)
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Bowl
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Century
mid 20th century
Object Creation Date
mid 20th century
Accession Number
2000/2.119
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
containers
containers by form
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
vessels
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
west african styles
western guinea coast styles
Title
Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Accession Number
2003/2.50
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
figures (representations)
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Accession Number
2003/2.51
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Accession Number
2003/2.52
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Akan
Accession Number
2003/2.53
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
objects we use
sculpture
sculpture by material
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Head
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ghana, Ashanti
Century
18th - 19th century
Object Creation Date
18th century - 19th century
Accession Number
2000/2.117
Medium and Support
terracotta
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
akan
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the human body
upper body
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
west african styles
western guinea coast styles
Title
Ancestral Shrine Figure (Female)
Artist
African, Nigeria, Ibo
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1981/2.142
Medium and Support
carved inoko wood and kaolin
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
descriptors
figures
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by family relationship
religious structures
sculpture
sculpture by technique
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Secret Society Mask
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Ivory Coast, Kran
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1984/1.272
Medium and Support
wood, pigment and natural fiber
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
costume
costume by function
kru-speaking peoples styles
objects
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
west african styles
western guinea coast styles
Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Mali, Dogon
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1971
Accession Number
1971/2.28
Medium and Support
carved wood and patination
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
object genres
object genres by material
objects
objects we use
people and occupations
sculpture
sculpture by technique
tools and equipment
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
walking sticks
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Title
Polychrome Face Mask (Bedu)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Nafana Peoples, Ivory Coast, Ghana
Physical Description
An extremely large sundial circle top, separated into triangular sections with eyes and a mouth carved out. The colors are in blue, red, white and black. There is a narrow center to represent two black arms and a chin. The triangluar colored pattern is continued onto the bottom with a geometric pattern.
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.73
Medium and Support
wood, fiber, metal
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
costume
costume by function
forms of expression
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Altar
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Benin
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1997/1.359
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
altars and altar components
animals and creatures
architectural elements
architectural elements by building type
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
mammals
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
religious building fixtures
sculpture
sculpture by technique
sheep
the natural world
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Male Ibeji Figure
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Nigeria, Yoruba
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1978
Accession Number
1978/2.15
Medium and Support
carved wood and pigment
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
sculpture
sculpture by technique
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Post
Artist
African, Nigeria, Nupe
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1940
Accession Number
1981/2.143
Medium and Support
carved wood
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
benue-congo branch
descriptors
niger-congo language groups
northeastern nigerian styles
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
west african styles
Title
Female Fertility Doll
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, South Africa, Shambala
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1983
Accession Number
1983/2.194
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
figures
figures (representations)
figurines
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
sculpture
sculpture by subject type
statues
toys
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
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Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Yaka Peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo
Physical Description
A lighter wood with a semi-matte finish. A woman figurine on the top, hands on her thighs and a bun on top of her head.
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.79
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
events
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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Title
Staff
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Zulu Peoples, South Africa
Physical Description
Dark wood, swirled design on the top, decorated with three heads, one on top and the other two lower.
Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century
Accession Number
2014/2.80
Medium and Support
wood
Secondary Keywords
events
objects we use
people and culture
sculpture
sculpture by material
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Firenze - Palazzo Pitti, La Fontana
Artist
Fratelli Alinari
Artist Life Dates
(active 1854 - 1920)
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1832-1865
Accession Number
1982/1.229
Medium and Support
albumen print on paper
Secondary Keywords
architecture
buildings and the land
descriptors
europe (continent)
geographic and political locations
hydraulic structures
hydraulic structures by function
inorganic material
italy (nation)
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
objects
objects we use
photographic prints
photographic prints by process
photographs
photographs by form
plants
positives
rock
rock by form
sculpture by subject type
settlements and landscapes
single built works
single built works by function
single built works by specific type
the natural world
tuscany (region)
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
water distribution structures
Title
Hercules
Artist
James Anderson
Artist Life Dates
1813-1877
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1880
Accession Number
1980/1.198
Medium and Support
albumen print on paper
Secondary Keywords
allegory and literature
descriptors
figures
figures (representations)
iconography
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
mythology
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by state or condition
rock
rock by form
sculpture by subject type
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
Title
Doriforo di Policleto
Artist
James Anderson
Artist Life Dates
1813-1877
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1880
Accession Number
1980/1.199
Medium and Support
albumen print on paper
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
edged weapons
figures
figures (representations)
inorganic material
materials
materials by composition
objects we use
people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
people by gender
physical activities
physical activities by general context
rock
rock by form
sculpture by subject type
staff weapons
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
weapons
weapons and ammunition
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Title
Ribbed Birch Plywood, Sumac Plate
Artist
Gianfranco Angelino
Physical Description
layered wood plate with visible supports
Artist Life Dates
(Naples, Italy, 1938 - 2010, Milan, Italy)
Century
late 20th century
Object Creation Date
1994
Accession Number
2002/2.120
Medium and Support
birch plywood, sumac branch, ebony pins
Secondary Keywords
containers
containers by form
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
objects we use
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by material
processes and techniques by specific type
sculpture
sculpture by material
vessels
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Chair
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Chokwe Peoples Angola
Physical Description
Two squatting figures decorate the finials; one is elderly, bearded, and scarified, while the other is fresh-faced and young. At the lower left rung, two men carry a slit drum; between the caryatid figures supporting the chair’s front legs appear three men; the central splat has incised diagonal patterns called fuliko. At the center, what is possibly a pointy-nosed European’s face replaces the more habitual chikungu masker.
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1900-1925
Accession Number
1992/1.136
Medium and Support
wood (dyed with vegetal infusion or stained with castor oil), animal hide
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
chairs
chairs by function
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
furniture
furniture by form or function
objects we use
people and culture
political concepts
sculpture
sculpture by material
sculpture by technique
seating furniture
single seating furniture
social science concepts
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
Title
Chief’s Caryatid Stool (citwamo ka kaponya)
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Chokwe Peoples Angola
Physical Description
This hour-glass shaped stool is supported by two caryatid figures who sit in a pose of lamentation—crouched with head in hands. Scarified patterned abstracted tears spill from their lower eyelids. Brass studs adorn the perimeter of the stool’s seat, base, and figures. Both figures wear strings of black, red and white beads around their necks.
Century
Late 19th century
Object Creation Date
2nd half of 19th century
Accession Number
2005/1.204
Medium and Support
wood, glass beads, and brass tacks
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
descriptors
metalwork
object genres
object genres by material
objects we use
people and culture
political concepts
sculpture
sculpture by material
sculpture by technique
social science concepts
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
visual works by subject type
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