Yoruba Woman

Original Title

title unknown

Devised Title

Yoruba Woman

Date

unknown

Creator

unknown

Description

This kneeling, beaded woman is a product of the Yoruba people in West Africa. The woman has scars on her face, braids, and is covering her breasts. The woman's colorful beaded jewelry suggests she has a higher status in society, yet her posture shows humility and servitude.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Clothing and dress See all items with this value

Additional Subject

African art

Black art

Sculpture

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Wood

Additional Techniques

Carving

Measurements

3 5/8 in x 17 1/8 in x 3 1/2 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc160

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0042

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University