Statue

National Museum of Natural History

Object Details

Donor Name
Mr. Jeffery Griffin
Unfinished statue, made of dark wood, depicting a kneeling male with hands clasped in front. Facial features clearly defined, with beard and coiffure. Surface very glossy, possibly waxed. Stable but poor condition, many holes from prior insect damage and several cracks.
Record Last Modified
9 Dec 2021
Specimen Count
1
Culture
Luba
Accession Date
10 Oct 1989
Accession Number
373805
USNM Number
E424689-0
Object Type
Figure
Length
34 cm
Width
14 cm
Place
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
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Anthropology
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
Topic
Ethnology
Record ID
nmnhanthropology_8457823
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ea15e9ee-4f23-4ae9-9b19-d664bcfa13f4
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