Cylindrical form wrapped with plant fiber rings; top has strands of fiber and hair, and long braided strands of yellow, orange and green beads. Blue, yellow and black cotton cloth skirt on base.

Doll

Maker Ambo Artist, Mwila, Ndemba group

Date20th century

Place of originNamibia, Africa

Place of originAngola, Africa

MediumWood, glass and plastic beads, plant fiber, cotton cloth, possibly hair

Dimensions9 in. (22.9 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth

Object number2008.52.9

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionCylindrical form wrapped with plant fiber rings; top has strands of fiber and hair, and long braided strands of yellow, orange and green beads. Blue, yellow and black cotton cloth skirt on base.

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