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

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Ekong puppet of Nigerian Policeman

Artist Unknown

Date1970-1971

PurchasedPort Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria, Africa

MediumWood, paint, fabric

Dimensions33 x 12 x 10 in. (83.8 x 30.5 x 25.4 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase, with funds provided from the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund

Object number2015.10.11

On View

Not on view

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionStanding finale figure with upraised arms, palms up The skin is white and the uniform is blue. There is a rifle slung over the left shoulder, a pill box hat with silver medal, a red belt and white crossed bandoliers, white socks and black shoes. The beard and mustache are made of black monkey hair. The neck is made of fabric to allow them it to bend. The jaw is articulated and the back also moves.