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Seated Couple

12th–16th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
Middle Niger figurative representations feature a diverse cast of protagonists, from committed couples to the striking personage of a kneeling male. Many of these figures assume recumbent, prostrate, or upward-gazing postures. Gestures of arms crossed against the chest or covering the face suggest attitudes of prayer.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Seated Couple
  • Date: 12th–16th century
  • Geography: Mali, Inland Niger Delta
  • Culture: Middle Niger civilization
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Dimensions: H. 10 1/16 × W. (approx.) 5 × D. (approx.) 10 in. (25.5 × 12.7 × 25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Private collection
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing