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:
Ceremonial Libation Cup, Female Figure
Object Name:
Figure, Cup, Libation, Female
Other Name:
Ceremonial, Wood, Cord
Place of Origin:
Koro (Ache), Nigeria, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 24"


Description:
Carved wooden standing female figure. Small circular head, with extended crest. Long cylindrical neck, wrapped in cord. Square shoulders, with long thin arms, carved away from body and no hands. Figure eight—shaped libation cup, over chest and abdoman area. Slightly bent legs, with small square feet. Geometric patterns and designs over chest and back area. Covered in dark brown patina and libation.
Collection:
Institute of International Studies Collection
Material:
Wood W/Cord
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2015.5.9
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