Standing Female Figure
19th century
Lumbo
Arts of Africa
This figure’s arms and its diamond and cross insignia refer to the “four moments of the sun”—dawn (birth), noon (life at its fullest), sunset (the end of life’s journey), and, finally, for those who lead exemplary lives, a second dawn (rebirth). Many peoples in this region share this concept.
- Maker/Artist
- Lumbo
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Wood, pigment
- Locations
- Possible place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Possible place made: Republic of the Congo
- Dimensions
- 34 x 12 x 6 1/2 in. (86.4 x 30.5 x 16.5 cm)
- Departments
- Arts of Africa
- Accession Number
- 71.202
- Credit Line
- Gift of Marcia and John Friede
- Exhibitions
- African Innovations, Double Take: African Innovations
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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