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.On View
Not on viewCollections
early to mid 20th Century