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
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Jay C. Leff.
20th Century
19th/20th Century
20th Century
1850/1950
early 20th Century
19th/20th Century
1920/1930
19th/20th Century