Ritual Head

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Ritual Head — Hemba; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Central Africa

Ritual Head (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mid–/late 19th century)Hemba — Democratic Republic of the Congo; Central Africa
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Wood, animal fur (contemporary facsimile based on period examples), and twine
33.1 × 17.8 × 13.4 cm (13 × 7 × 5 1/4 in.)
The Art Institute of Chicago

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