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Standing Male Figure

Culture: Kongo
Medium: Wood, pigment, metal
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Angola
- Possible place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2in. (21.6 x 6.4 x 3.8cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.102
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.102_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Light wood figure of a male standing with left arm raised and finger pointing upward. Wears a metal bracelet. Black pigment on nose, eyes, ears, and back of head. Scarification on torso. Red pigment on pointed cap and lips. Condition: Good overall

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