Beembe. <em>Female Figure (Bimbi)</em>, 20th century. Wood, ceramic, 5 3/4 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in. (14.6 x 5.9 x 4.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos, 56.6.40. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 56.6.40_PS2.jpg)

Female Figure (Bimbi)

Artist:Beembe

Medium: Wood, ceramic

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:20th century

Dimensions: 5 3/4 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in. (14.6 x 5.9 x 4.8 cm)

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Accession Number: 56.6.40

Image: 56.6.40_PS2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Figure, wood, female, hands with arms bent and palms upturned. Cap-like headdress, eyes inlaid. Breasts protrude, ends darkened, stomach intricately carved with scarification marks. CONDITION: Fair; left arm broken and repaired.

Brooklyn Museum