Seated female figure

Mangbetu artist

First half of 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Seated female figure
Artist: Mangbetu artist
Date: First half of 20th century
Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Culture: Mangbetu peoples
Medium: Wood, pigment, fiber cord
Dimensions: H. 17 7/16 x W. 3 3/4 x D. 5 3/8 in. (44.3 x 9.5 x 13.7 cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1968
Object Number: 1978.412.568
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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