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Figure of a Standing Male

Culture: Teke
Medium: Wood
Possible Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 11 15/16 x 2 13/16 in. (30.3 x 7.2 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.491
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Side, 22.491_side_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Carved from dark brown hardwood is a standing male figure, with a high elaborate cresting headdress, an elongated neck, and a large projecting flat beard. From the side, the nose, mouth, beard, penis, and knees each come to a point. Inset eyes are curved and slightly open; turned-up nose is angular; and projecting mouth is also slightly open. Condition is good. Front of proper left foot missing. Some surface cracks.

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