Unknown African Figure

Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Unknown African Figure

Date

unknown

Creator

unknown

Description

This is a simple work of a richly colored woman featuring a geometric face with oval eyes, a triangle nose, and a prominent square mouth. The sculpture has African origins yet the specific ethnic group is unknown because of the lack of body markings and hair adornments.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Additional Subject

African art

Black art

Sculpture

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Wood

Additional Techniques

Carving

Measurements

2 1/2 in x 10 3/8 in x 2 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc157

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0039

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University