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:
Bowl Bearer (M'boka)
Object Name:
Bearer, Bowl
Other Name:
M'boka
Place of Origin:
Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
Provenance:
Aboriginal Indigenous Art.
H = 16"
W = 7"
D = 8"

Description:
Carved wooden female statue. Large half circle eyes, with wedge shaped nose and full lips. C—shaped ears, long coffiure extending from the back of head, long cylindrical neck. Arms carved away from body, holding a bowl, small breasts. Legs extended forward in seated position. Scarification along legs, back and face. Red and blue beaded necklace around neck. Entire surface area covered in dark brown patina.
Collection:
Institute of International Studies Collection
Material:
Wood W/Beads
Used:
Ritually Used
Technique:
Carving / Beadwork
Owned:
Art Department, Missouri Southern State University
Accession#:
2015.5.8
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