Fetish Bust Figure, 20th Century
Kusu culture; Democratic Republic of the Congo
Wood, rawhide…

Fetish Figure

ClassificationsSculpture

Culture Kusu

Date20th Century

Made AtDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

MediumWood, rawhide and fur

Dimensions7 3/8 × 3 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (18.7 × 8.3 × 8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Herman

Object numberF80.49.17

DescriptionFetish figure; Kusu, Zaire. Dark patinated wood, fur, medicinal cavity contains textile, fiber, and other unidentified substances. Sculpted head, coiffure indicated, broad rounded forehead. Eyes, nose, ears and mouth in relief. Trianguloid face. Long, tubular neck on pyramidal base. Fur covering neck and base tied with thin strip of rawhide.

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