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English: Female Figure with Horn (Kaponya)   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
English: Female Figure with Horn (Kaponya)
Description
English: Wooden standing female figure. It clasps a horn over its left shoulder and rests on its own circular base. The figure wears no clothing. Its elaborate coiffure consists of incised undulating forms topped by a flower-like decoration. There are metal rings on each ankle. Condition: erosion at back and underside of base. Lips show some losses. A toe on the left foot is void as is the left arm from the shoulder. Headdress worn at rear. Portion of flower-like decoration void. Insect erosion at back and underside of base. Lips show some losses.
English: This figure may have served to represent the guardian tutelary spirit of an important Chokwe diviner. Even with its right arm missing, the figure's formal integrity and elegance remain intact. Over her left shoulder, the woman holds an antelope horn, usually a container for potent substances.
Date
English: late 19th century
Dimensions 12 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (31.1 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm)
institution QS:P195,Q632682
Current location
Arts of Africa collection South Gallery, 1st Floor
Accession number
74.89
Credit line Gift of Marcia and John Friede
Notes
  • Culture: Mahokolo region, Angola
  • possible Place made: Mahokolo region, Angola
Source/Photographer Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.74.89_print_back_bw.jpg
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