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Ancestor Figure
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Artist Unknown (Bembe)
Date

early 20th century
Institution Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G103
Ancestor Figure, Artist Unknown (Bembe)
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These small carved figures were personal objects of worship. They represent specific ancestors whose identity and rank are indicated by their coiffure, the objects they hold in their hands, and the intricate scarification patterns on their torso.
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Medium: Sculpture | Wood, ivory
Size: 7 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. (19.37 x 7.3 x 5.4 cm)
Creation Place: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa region
Culture: Bembe, Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa region
Style: 20th century
Inscriptions: Sticker dealer'S sticker applied to bottom of PR foot 'JAMES WILLIS GALLERY - SAN FRANCISCO/JW'
Physical Description: man standing with arm at sides holding a large knife in right and cylindrical object in left; decoratively carved stomach; ivory inset eyes
Credit: Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; The William Hood Dunwoody Fund
Accession Number: 96.6.2
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Added to Site: February 28, 2009
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