Mask

Related to Lega people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, African

Mid 20th century

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Stool (do-tshom), Baga people, Guinea, African, wood, polychrome
Spherical reddish-brown vessel has narrow mouth raised on three-chambered opening covered in raised bumps.
Standing male power figure with bent arms resting on distended abdomen; below abdomen, figure is unarticulated block, partially covered by animal skin and waist ornaments (large bell and metal jangles attached to cord). Animal horn emerges vertically from top of head. Face has slitted, bulbous eyes, broad nose, protruding and slightly upturned open mouth, square beard. Necklace of glass beads, animal teeth, seed pods hangs from neck onto abdomen. Umbilical area has opening where medicinal materials once existed.
Man on Motorcycle, Adama Kouyaté, gelatin silver print