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Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136.jpg)
Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136.jpg)
Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_threequarter_SL4.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_threequarter_SL4.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_back_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_back_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_front_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_front_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_side_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_side_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_threequarter_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_threequarter_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_detail_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.22.1136_detail_PS5.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_bw.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_bw.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_threequarter_left_bw.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_threequarter_left_bw.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_back_bw.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_back_bw.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_side_bw.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_side_bw.jpg)

Yombe. <em>Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)</em>, 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_view5_acetate_bw.jpg)

Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136_view5_acetate_bw.jpg)

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Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba)

Arts of Africa

CULTURE Yombe
MEDIUM Wood, applied materials
  • Place Made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • DATES 19th century
    DIMENSIONS 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of Africa
    ACCESSION NUMBER 22.1136
    CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Seated woman carved in wood holding a child on crossed legs. Eyes with inset mirrors; teeth mutilated. Necklace and girdle carved in place. Shoulders, breasts and back covered with groups of keloids, illustrating a reaction from trauma. The object is fragile due to active cracks.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Yombe. Figure of Mother and Child (Phemba), 19th century. Wood, applied materials, 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (31.8 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1136. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1136.jpg)
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    mother child
    Maternity Figure
    figurine
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    infant
    phemba
    19th century
    wood
    african
    african art
    cross-legged
    wooden
    face
    mother and child
    Nkisi
    maternal

    TAGS

    mother
    carved
    mother child
    Maternity Figure
    figurine
    kongo
    figure
    child
    woman
    female
    infant
    phemba
    19th century
    wood
    african
    african art
    cross-legged
    wooden
    face
    mother and child
    Nkisi
    maternal

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