Standing Male Figure
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
This large figure with his ‘‘heavy’’ pose suggests aggression, highlighted by his outsized hands, angled limbs, and a severely abstracted face with a gaping mouth. It is thought that figures such as this were used by the Chamba as protection from malevolent spirits.
Caption
Chamba. Standing Male Figure, early 20th century. Wood, organic materials, 24 3/8 x 6 x 5 in. (61.9 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift in honor of William C. Siegmann in recognition of his contributions to the study and understanding of African Arts, 2011.31.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2011.31.1_PS6.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Culture
Title
Standing Male Figure
Date
early 20th century
Geography
Place made: Adamawa State, Nigeria
Medium
Wood, organic materials
Classification
Dimensions
24 3/8 x 6 x 5 in. (61.9 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift in honor of William C. Siegmann in recognition of his contributions to the study and understanding of African Arts
Accession Number
2011.31.1
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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