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

Doll

Maker Ambo Artist, Mwila, Ndemba group

Date20th century

Made/manufacturedAngola, Africa

Made/manufacturedNamibia, Africa

MediumWood, red ochre, plant fibers, cotton cloth, glass and plastic beads

Dimensions7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineGift of William D. and Norma Canelas Roth

Object number2008.52.11

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionCylindrical wooden core wrapped with fiber; braided strands of fiber interspersed with glass or plastic bead strands (white and other colors) on top, nearly all covered with red ochre. Cotton cloth skirt wrapped around base. Yellow beaded strands crossed over raised mounds (breasts or arms?).