Forest spirt effigy (nkug): chimpanzee
Forest spirt effigy (nkug): chimpanzee

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Forest spirt effigy (nkug): chimpanzee,

early 20th century

Bulu artist
1998-929

Information

Title
Forest spirt effigy (nkug): chimpanzee
Dates

early 20th century

Maker
Bulu artist
Medium
Wood (Alstonia (Apocynaceae)), paint, and metal (probably copper)
Dimensions
h. 64.5 cm., w. 39.0 cm., d. 34.9 cm. (25 3/8 x 15 3/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-929
Place Made

Africa, Cameroon

Marks/Labels/Seals
D90 carved or written on proper left foot
Culture
African, Bulu
Type
woodwork, sculpture
Materials
paint, wood, metal, copper
Techniques
carving, painting (coating)
Subject
mammals, primates

John B. Elliott, New York, NY by 1971; Princeton University Art Museum, 1998

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