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Standing Male Figure

Chamba

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

This large figure with his ‘‘heavy’’ pose suggests aggression, highlighted by his outsized hands, angled limbs, and a severely abstracted face with a gaping mouth. It is thought that figures such as this were used by the Chamba as protection from malevolent spirits.

Caption

Chamba. Standing Male Figure, early 20th century. Wood, organic materials, 24 3/8 x 6 x 5 in. (61.9 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift in honor of William C. Siegmann in recognition of his contributions to the study and understanding of African Arts, 2011.31.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Culture

Title

Standing Male Figure

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Adamawa State, Nigeria

Medium

Wood, organic materials

Classification

Dimensions

24 3/8 x 6 x 5 in. (61.9 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift in honor of William C. Siegmann in recognition of his contributions to the study and understanding of African Arts

Accession Number

2011.31.1

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Artists and makers

Chamba

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