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Male Ancestral Figure (esusany’o)Late 19th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries, The Power of Objects in West and Central Africa
Abstract vertical composition with solid black field and the text "TEST CO" in magenta capitals with a magenta underline, centered slightly above middle
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Male Ancestral Figure (esusany’o)
Culture
Boyo, Sikasingo, or a related community
Place Made
Democratic Republic of Congo, Southeastern region
Date Made
Late 19th century
Medium
Wood, natural pigment
Dimensions
16 5/8 × 5 × 4 1/2 in. (42.23 × 12.7 × 11.43 cm) Mount: 2 1/2 × 5 3/4 × 5 3/8 in. (6.35 × 14.61 × 13.65 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Allen F. Roberts in memory of Mary “Polly” Nooter Roberts
Accession Number
M.2023.216
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
African Art