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Ritual Head
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Ritual Head

Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa · Mid–/late 19th century · Wood, animal fur (contemporary facsimile based on period examples), and twine

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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wood (plant material)carvinghembasculpturewoodarts of Africaplant materialfurtwinestring (fiber product)cord (fiber product)
Credit lineRitual Head. Mid–/late 19th century. Hemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. The Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Anne Reisse Whipple and Jay Whipple in memory of Wilbur Tuggle. CC0.
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