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Carved Figure with Two Faces20th century

Not on view
Small carved bone or ivory standing figure with elongated oval head, folded arms, and simplified facial features, honey-brown with age
Small carved wooden figure with a large oval head, simplified facial features, arms held close to the torso, and short legs; warm reddish-brown patina with a smooth, worn surface.

Unknown, Carved Figure with Two Faces, 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Lee and Rada Bronson, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Carved Figure with Two Faces
Culture
Lega peoples
Place Made
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Ivory
Dimensions
Height: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Lee and Rada Bronson
Accession Number
AC1996.211.18
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
African Art