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Staff Finial

Culture: Luba
Medium: Wood
Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: 19th century
Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 2 in. (25.1 x 5.1 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is on view in African Galleries, 1st Floor
Accession Number: 22.1452
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.1452_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Figure of a female holding breasts. Scarification on abdomen; indication of facial features, fingers and toes. Hole in top of head. Back of body has scarification and an oval shape with two crossed pieces; back of head carved with a zigzag pattern. Condition: The figure, a staff finial, was sawn off the original staff. It is covered with a shiny substance.

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