Africa: Uganda big lipped woman (National Geographic)

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted figurine of a person with a dark complexion, characterized by distinct jewelry such as colorful beaded earrings, a necklace, and bracelets. The figure wears a skirt adorned with a floral pattern and holds a long stick in one hand. At the feet of the figure is a structure resembling a mortar with a pestle inside, alongside a small bowl, both set on a green base. The figure's facial features are accentuated by a prominent lip disc and textured hair, adding to its unique appearance.

The image depicts a handcrafted figurine of a person with a dark complexion, characterized by distinct jewelry such as colorful beaded earrings, a necklace, and bracelets. The figure wears a skirt adorned with a floral pattern and holds a long stick in one hand. At the feet of the figure is a structure resembling a mortar with a pestle inside, alongside a small bowl, both set on a green base. The figure's facial features are accentuated by a prominent lip disc and textured hair, adding to its unique appearance.

Name/Title

Africa: Uganda big lipped woman (National Geographic)

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.79

Description

Primitive and Aborigines Peoples of the World Series.

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Related Person or Organization

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