Fetish

29-59-36

Location: On Display in the Africa Galleries

From: Angola | Katete

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-36
Current Location Africa Galleries - On Display
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola | Katete
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Wood. Like 29-59-32, but the figure is probably a woman. Pointed knot at top of frame; frame not decorated. "Carried on belt of hunter on hunting trips but usually left in hut or temple."

Height 16.5 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19538 - Old Museum Number | 49 - Field No SF

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