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Female Pendant19th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries
Small carved ivory or bone figurine of a standing human form bent sharply forward, densely incised with concentric circle patterns filled with rust-brown pigment
Small carved ivory or bone figure of a standing human form with large incised eyes, geometric facial markings, and concentric circle patterns covering the torso and lower body, cream and brown in tone.
Small carved ivory figure of a standing human form shown in profile, with arms folded at the torso, decorated overall with incised concentric circle motifs on the head, lower body, and base, cream and dark brown in tone.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Female Pendant
Culture
Luba peoples
Place Made
Democratic Republic of Congo
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Hippopotamus or bush-pig ivory
Dimensions
4 3/8 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (11.11 × 3.81 × 2.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert H. and Nancy I. Nooter in honor of Polly Nooter Roberts
Accession Number
M.2019.354
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
African Art