Figure of Standing Female

• Artist: Ngbaka (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, iron
• Geographical Location: Kwango Region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: 19th-early 20th centuries
• Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (17.1 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H7, 6B
• Accession Number: 22.474
• Image: CUR.22.474_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Female figure standing with legs apart, each terminating in triangular-shaped blocks. Iron necklace around base of neck. Lower torso covered with small circular indentations. Incised geometric lines criss-cross on back of blocky head. Eye sockets are recessed. CONDITION: Chipped.