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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Tumba (Funerary Figure)
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Tumba (Funerary Figure)

Artist Basundi Peoples (Zaire)
Date19th century-20th century
MediumWood and pigment
DimensionsOverall: 22 in. (55.9 cm)
ClassificationsAfrican art
Credit LineGift of Mr. Jack Tanzer in honor of Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.'s 75th Birthday, May 27, 1984
Object number84.156
Terms
  • Female
  • Africa
  • Zaire
On View
On view
DescriptionStanding female figure, made by the Congo Tribe of Zaire.

Label TextTumba (Funerary Figure) Basundi Peoples (Zaire), 19th–20th century Wood and pigment Gift of Mr. Jack Tanzer in honor of Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.’s 75th Birthday, May 27, 1984 84.156
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