Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Doll

Maker Ambo Artist, Mwila group

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedAngola, Africa

MediumWood, red ochre, plant fibers, hair, glass, plastic beads, cloth, metal or shell rings

Dimensions10 in. (25.4 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth

Object number2008.52.4

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionCylindrical form wrapped with fiber, and hair, and long briaded strands on top. Glass or plastic bead strands on top, forming fringe around face (yellow, red, black, green and white beads). Strands of plant fiber (?) crossed over front, around two mounds representing breasts. Top and breast area are smeared with red ochre. Cloth tied on bottom.