About This Artwork
Hemba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ritual HeadMid-/late 19th century
Wood, animal fur (contemporary facsimile based on period examples), and twine
33 x 17.8 x 14 cm (13 x 7 x 5 1/2 in.)
Gift of Anne Reisse Whipple and Jay Whipple in memory of Wilbur Tuggle, 1999.378
African and Amerindian Art
Not on Display