'Butti' Figure
'Butti' Figure
Standing carved wood figure with arms and torso encased in fabric containing reliquary materials, secured by string, clay applications and pigment.
Name/Title
'Butti' FigureEntry/Object ID
2013.Br.38Description
Standing carved wood figure with arms and torso encased in fabric containing reliquary materials, secured by string, clay applications and pigment.Collection
Dr. E.D.(Butch) & Judy Brodie African Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Teke PeopleAttribution
Attributed toRole
MakerTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
Democratic Republic of CongoContinent
AfricaEthnography
Cultural Region
Country
Democratic Republic of CongoContinent
AfricaCulture/Tribe
Teke People
Bantu ethnic group