Kneeling Female Figure
Maker
Unknown, Yoruba
MediumStone
Dimensions8 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 5”
Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust
Object numberAF2002.1006.COP
DescriptionKneeling female figure holding her breasts. She wears a loincloth in front and a multitiered skirt in the back. Her hair is dressed elaborately with four braids extending away from the head. Two above curve inward and meet at the center, while two below curve downward and meet at the lower ends. Additional dressed hair or a head band extends from ear to ear. She is depcted with a slightly herniated navel and wearing wrist ornaments.
ClassificationsSculpture
Collections
Exhibitions
Imagining Indigeneity in a Global Future
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The University Museums are committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in our database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, working with communities to identify culturally sensitive belongings, and adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or information you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
Unknown, Baule
Unknown, Yoruba
Unknown, Songye (Songe)
Tom Huff
