Mortar
figure has a carved, hollow cylinder at the top of the head; behind the cup shape is a piece of cord with a thin circle of wood at the end, which forms a cover for the cylinder; figure's head is rounded, with prominent eyes; nose is small; lips are pursed into a point; ears are carved at the side of the head; neck is long and thin; figure is seated, with the arms bent at the elbows, with the hands resting on the face; back is hunched; knees are bent into a seated position; piece is anchored by the large feet which are connected at the heel; feet have notched carvings for toes; honey-colored
- Date
- 20th century
- In our collection
- since August the 31st, 2012 up to now
- Dimensions
- 6 1/4 × 2 5/16 × 2 3/16 in. (15.88 × 5.87 × 5.56 cm) (including base)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Wood, plant fibers
- Price
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- Composition
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atium 74% oxygen 3% zinc 23%