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Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_front_ps5.jpg)
Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_front_ps5.jpg)
Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_front_ps5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_front_ps5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1410_bw.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1410_bw.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_print_threequarter_bw.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_print_threequarter_bw.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_side1_PS5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_side1_PS5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_side2_ps5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_side2_ps5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_back_PS5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_back_PS5.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1410_view4_acetate_bw.jpg)

Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1410_view4_acetate_bw.jpg)

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Figure of Man with Knife

Arts of Africa

CULTURES Possibly Kongo; possibly Wongo
MEDIUM Wood, pigment, ceramic
  • Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • DATES 19th or 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 22.1410
    CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Wooden male figure on base. Soft light wood stained black and brown. The figure is leaning forward with right hand drawing knife from scabbard held in left hand. Wearing a flaring black mitre, sleeveless jacket, long sarong-like garment in black and brown pattern. Inlaid ceramic eyes, shaped teeth. Magic belt in back. Condition: Neck split, skirt split and chipped. Worn.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Possibly Kongo. Figure of Man with Knife, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_front_ps5.jpg)
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    Possibly Kongo. <em>Figure of Man with Knife</em>, 19th or 20th century. Wood, pigment, ceramic, 38 x 10 3/4 in. (96.5 x 27.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1410. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1410_front_ps5.jpg)

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