Mother-and-Child Figure
late 1800s–early 1900s
Maker Unknown
African Art
Mother-and-Child Figure, late 1800s–early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pende-style maker. Wood, glass beads, upholstery studs, natural fiber, and pigment; overall: 53.4 x 13.1 x 14.6 cm (21 x 5 3/16 x 5 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu House 1931.426
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Wood, glass beads, upholstery studs, natural fiber, and pigment
- Dimensions
- Overall: 53.4 x 13.1 x 14.6 cm (21 x 5 3/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
- Departments
- African Art
- Accession Number
- 1931.426
- Credit Line
- Gift of the African Art Sponsors of Karamu House
- Exhibitions
- African Art, Object in Focus: Mother and Child Figure, 19th-early 20th century; Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mbala people (wood, beads; 1931.426), Cleveland, Ohio: Karamu House, March 1 - May 30, 1960: "African Art."<br>Cleveland, Ohio: The Cleveland Museum of Art; September 17- November 24, 2002. " Object in Focus: Mother and Child Figure, 19th-early 20th century; 1931.426."
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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