Culture or time period: Bantu (Zone H) / Loans: S1975-1976 #7: University Art Museum (UC Berkeley) (August 21, 1975–November 20, 1975) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Culture or time period Bantu (Zone H) Loans S1975-1976 #7: University Art Museum (UC Berkeley) (August 21, 1975–November 20, 1975)

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-5290, described as Carved wood male figurine on original flat, wooden circular base; inset lozenge-shaped eyes; center torso has empty cylindrical receptacle for “magical” material. Height 53 cm. Old cracks on specimen; wedge-shaped piece missing from left foot and adjoining base.

Hearst Museum object titled Hollow gourd with figurine, accession number 5-1563, described as Two-mouthed cup for drinking palm wine

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-1649, described as “Mwela” mask; West Basuku; feather covered netting face mask with three pieces of gourd attached. Raphia neck band. Used during circumcision ceremonies. Diameter approximately 63.5 cm.