Title:
Fetish Doll
Object Name:
Doll, Fetish
Other Name:
Doll, Fetish
Place of Origin:
Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 8"
W = 3"
D = 4"
The Bwami society is a Lega political organization. Its members collectively own ritualistic objects that are used as mnemonic devices for teaching society precepts.
H = 8"
W = 3"
D = 4"
The Bwami society is a Lega political organization. Its members collectively own ritualistic objects that are used as mnemonic devices for teaching society precepts.
Description:
Fetish doll with large oval—shaped head, no neck, white cowrie shells inlaid on top of sides of head, eyes and mouth. Small protruding wedge—shaped nose, brownish wrapped body, with reddish brown material wrapped around face, head, neck and body. Black border around bottom, near rounded foot.
Collection:
Finley Collection
Material:
Wood W/Cloth, Shells and Resinous Material
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2014.1.68
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