Loophole of Retreat
Object Label
The human leg frequently appears as an amulet, usually as part of a matching pair. Since these were often placed next to the ankles of the deceased, they were meant to protect the legs and feet. As such, leg amulets magically bestowed the deceased with the ability to move in the afterlife. The red-orange color of carnelian symbolized the power and energy essential for this part of the body.
Caption
Simone Leigh American, born 1967. Loophole of Retreat, 2019. Breeze blocks, stoneware, pedestal, audio, Dimensions variable. [storage (2022 storage volume for unstacked ceramic and base on pallet): 58 × 48 × 48 in. (147.3 × 121.9 × 121.9 cm)]. Brooklyn Museum, William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund, 2019.28a-b. © artist or artist's estate
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Artist
Title
Loophole of Retreat
Date
2019
Medium
Breeze blocks, stoneware, pedestal, audio
Classification
Dimensions
Dimensions variable. [storage (2022 storage volume for unstacked ceramic and base on pallet): 58 × 48 × 48 in. (147.3 × 121.9 × 121.9 cm)]
Credit Line
William K. Jacobs, Jr. Fund
Accession Number
2019.28a-b
Rights
© artist or artist's estate
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