MSSU African Art Exibit : The MSSU African Art collection features a variety of authentic works of art from various tribes located throughout Central Africa. The objects in the collection range from mundane day to day grooming tools to ritualistic masks and statues.
Title:
Male Doll
Object Name:
Doll, Male
Other Name:
Male Doll
Place of Origin:
Zoromo, Eastern Central, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 4—1/4"
W = 3"
D = 3"
Description:
Standing male doll with long boneless bent arms, carved close to body. Flanged shirt forming base, thick cylindrical neck, flat head with combed hair. Large almond—shaped eyes, short nose, small mouth, blackish brown patina.
Collection:
Finley Collection
Material:
Wood W/Patina
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving
Owned:
Art Department, MSSU
Accession#:
2014.1.21
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