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Male Figure
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This exceptionally large Teke figure is well preserved and holds a medicine package partly buried in an abdominal cavity. Its size suggests that it stood at the service of a larger group of people and that its powers extended beyond the limits of a village. Its scarification marks and beard identify it as representing a chief or another dignitary.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Teke-style maker |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s-early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke-style maker |
| Medium | Wood, resin, iron, copper, plant fiber, cloth, glass beads, coins, antelope horns, and cowrie shells |
| Dimensions | Overall: 97.1 cm (38 1/4 in.); without base: 91.5 x 16 x 16.3 cm (36 x 6 5/16 x 6 7/16 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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