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Mbwoolo charm figure (yiteke),

20th century, before 1975

Yaka artist
2011-74

Information

Title
Mbwoolo charm figure (yiteke)
Dates

20th century, before 1975

Maker
Yaka artist
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
13.9 cm x 2.3 cm x 2.3 cm (5 1/2 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Perry E. H. Smith, Class of 1957
Object Number
2011-74
Place Made

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bandundu Province

Culture
Materials
Techniques

purchased by Perry E.H. Smith in Zaire (present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) between 1971 and circa 1975; Princeton University Art Museum, 2011