Female Figure
Date20th Century
Modern PlaceGhana, West Africa, Africa
Object PlaceWest Africa, Africa
MediumWood, gold, silver, paint
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions24 inches (60.96 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Eleanor Clay Ford Fund for African Art
Object number76.94
DescriptionEncrusted brown patina over gold, silver, and red. Knees thrust forward, hands held in front of stomach, pointed breasts, ringed neck, triangular face, elongated forehead, smooth coiffure.On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 2, African, Gallery 1
19th Century
19th/20th Century
1879
1880/1900
1280/1368
17th/18th Century
c. 1920
c. 1920
1850/1950
late 12th/13th Century
907/1053