Yombe Style Flywhisk with Kneeling Female

Title

Yombe Style Flywhisk with Kneeling Female

Identifier

2010.2.56

Subject

African, Oceanic & New World Cultures

Description

Female looking up with hands held under breast (a sign of respect); raised crucifix on back appearing to be scarification. Handle with brass tacks on incised cruciforms. Made for sale and worked to affect age/use, probably same workshop as Lot 37.

Creator

African, Kuba

Format

Personal Artifact
wood, brass tacks, fur
Overall: 22" (55.9 cm) including tail

Date

early to mid-20th century

Donor

Gift of Ralph ('65) and Barbara Drake ('68) Bresler

Files

2010.2.56.A.jpg
2010.2.56.B.jpg

Collection

African Art

Citation

African, Kuba, “Yombe Style Flywhisk with Kneeling Female,” Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, accessed April 28, 2024, https://miamiuniversityartmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/1101.