Seated Male Figure
Arts of Africa
MEDIUM
Wood, metal studs, metal base
DATES
late 19th–early 20th century
DIMENSIONS
height (with base): 28 3/4 x 10 x 7 in. (73 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm)
(show scale)
ACCESSION NUMBER
72.102.6
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Fernandez Arman to the Jennie Simpson Educational Collection of African Art
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Metal studs outline the face as well as the head, which is painted black. Metal studs also outline the ankles. The figure is set on a modern metal base. Condition: Feet are broken off. Check from chin through center of torso. Severe insect damage through the left buttock and shoulder.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Possibly Wobe. Seated Male Figure, late 19th–early 20th century. Wood, metal studs, metal base, height (with base): 28 3/4 x 10 x 7 in. (73 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Fernandez Arman to the Jennie Simpson Educational Collection of African Art, 72.102.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 72.102.6.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 72.102.6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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