EA/59/8 - 
human figurine

human figurine

Objectcode
EA/59/8
Description (brief)
Representation inspired by a ancestral pole (bisj), carved from wood. The opened up shield carried by the figure consists of s-shaped figures possibly depicting ancestors. Example of new wood carving, made for sale or tourist market.
Dimensions (L x W)
98,0 x 19,0 cm
Production technique
wood carving

Thesaurus terms

Materials thesaurus
Materials thesaurus » organic » vegetal » wood
Object category
OVM Category » art » visual arts » sculpture
OVM Category » religie en ritueel » representaties van het bovenaardse