Makonde Crouching Male Figure

Sculpture

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Crouching Male figure

Crouching Male figure

Name/Title

Makonde Crouching Male Figure

Entry/Object ID

2013.9.1

Description

20th-c. crouching male sculpture with ritual scarification on his body, which is a common medicinal practice in Makonde culture. Fittingly, there is a cavity in his back for medicine.

Artwork Details

Medium

Wood

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

From the Makonde people

Dimensions

Height

36-1/2 in

Width

14 in

Depth

17 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Saint Joseph's University purchase