Untitled work
Description
Statue de femme allongée, debout, bras légèrment écartés du corps, corps entièrement recouvert de tatouages géométriques : losanges, lignes brisées, points triangulaires. Coiffure avec trois cimiers parallèles au-dessus de l’oreille, deux oreilles l’une conservant son anneau. Visage allongé, front bombé avec scarifications, long nez triangulaire avec yeux représentés par deux grosses têtes de clous arrondis. Seins pointus, pointés en avant. Nombril proéminent. Scarificaion sur le front, le haut des joues, mentons. Simulation des dents par mâchoires supérieures. Bracelet autour des poignets, des reins, des chevilles en minuscules perles en pâte de verre blanches autour des poignets alternativement blanches et rouges autour des reins, rouges autour des chevilles. (J.Rivallain, 1992)
About this work
The artwork titled "This artwork", attributed to Bamana (population), is preserved at muséum d'histoire naturelle. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: ethnologie, Afrique subsaharienne. It was created using the following materials and techniques: bois, pâte de verre, fer, fibres végétales. Its period of creation is identified as: 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
muséum d'histoire naturelle preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Le procédé technique employé est bois, pâte de verre, fer, fibres végétales. Ses dimensions sont H. 41,2 ; L. 11. Elle a été créée durant la 19e siècle.
Creation context
Bamana (population) crée à une époque où la 19e siècle transforme en profondeur le paysage artistique. Le muséum d'histoire naturelle, qui abrite cette œuvre, offre au visiteur la possibilité de mesurer l'influence du contexte historique et culturel sur la démarche de l'artiste. Les circonstances de la création éclairent le sens et la portée de cette pièce remarquable.
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The work « Untitled work » is held at muséum d'histoire naturelle, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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