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Yombe. <em>Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_front_PS5.jpg)
Yombe. Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_front_PS5.jpg)
Yombe. <em>Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_front_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_front_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.497_bw.jpg)

Yombe. Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.497_bw.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_side_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_side_PS5.jpg)

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Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill

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CULTURE Yombe
MEDIUM Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string
  • Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • DATES late 19th or early 20th century
    DIMENSIONS 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 22.497
    CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
    PROVENANCE Prior to 1922, provenance not yet documented; by 1922, acquired by François Poncelet of Brussels, Belgium; 1922, purchased from François Poncelet by Stewart Culin in Brussels for the Brooklyn Museum.
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Standing half-figure. On top of head, blockish shape decorated on sides with geometric designs. Features heavily encrusted; ears extend out from head. In thorax area, large medicinal ball. Attached to figure are a belt of seedpods, a carved wooden phallic object, and the beaks of two hornbills. Condition: Crack on top has been repaired. Sections of string are frayed. Overall wear.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Yombe. Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_front_PS5.jpg)
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    Yombe. <em>Standing Figure with Seed Pods and Beaks of Hornbill</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, beaks of hornbills, seedpods, string, 6 1/2 x 4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 8.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.497. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.497_front_PS5.jpg)

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