Figure of a Standing Female (Nyeleni)

• Artist: Bamana (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, metal, shells
• Geographical Location: Mali
• Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
• Dimensions: 20 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 7in. (52.7 x 16.5 x 17.8cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H5, 1D
• Accession Number: 22.1094
• Image: 22.1094.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Standing female figure; free carved arms and legs. Hair is crest-shape. Attached to the outer edge of each ear is one of a pair of metal loop earrings. Necklace is in the shape of a chain. Eyes, with white bead irises and black pupils, are close together. Breasts are cone-shaped projections. Object is in good condition.