Collector: Berta Bascom / Culture or time period: Central African cultures / Function: 5.0 Use not specified (Ritual, Pageantry, and Recreation) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Collector Berta Bascom Culture or time period Central African cultures Function 5.0 Use not specified (Ritual, Pageantry, and Recreation)

Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 5-16289a,b, described as a- figure, b-stand; carved wood with red painted decoration; both arms/hands rest on chest, inset belly button, carved scarification on face. round, flat headdress. Conservation: Chips on feet, right knee, abraided wear on painted areas.

Hearst Museum object titled Figure & base, accession number 5-16284a,b, described as female figure (a), carved wood, protruding mouth, jaw and belly; short legs, round base (b). Purchased from Lemaire of Amsterdam Conservation: Insect damage to base; left arm of figure missing, from shoulder to waist.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-16320, described as Teke (Bateke ) figure; carved wood with stained or painted red-black color; long torso, short legs, only one arm represented

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 5-16319, described as Teke (Bateke) figure, carved wood; square depression carved in belly; hole for suspension drilled from ear to ear; toes broken away; no arms