About the Artwork
Kneeling Female Figure
19th or 20th century
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African
Kongo
Wood, copper
10 7/8 inches × 3 inches × 3 1/8 inches (27.6 × 7.6 × 7.9 cm)
Sculpture
African Art
Bequest of Robert H. Tannahill
70.21
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
On back of head C/40
Provenance
Robert H. Tannahill [1893-1969] (Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, USA)
1970-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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DIA, DETROIT COLLECTS AFRICAN ART, April 21 - May 29, 1977 no 140.
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Kongo, African, Kneeling Female Figure, 19th or 20th century, wood, copper. Detroit Institute of Arts, Bequest of Robert H. Tannahill, 70.21.
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