Ritual Head
Hemba
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HembaKongolo region
Ritual Head
Mid–/late 19th century · Sculpture
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Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
This work belongs to the collection but is not currently on public display.
- Verified
- 10 d ago· verified
- In this state since
- Aug 19, 2026
- Source
- Official museum collection data
About
“Ritual Head” is a sculpture by Hemba (Kongolo region), dated Mid–/late 19th century. The catalog places it within Hemba and Arts of Africa. It belongs to the collection of Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, and is not confirmed on public display right now. ART MAP tracks this work's display status over time, with every claim carrying its source and verification date.
Details
- Artist
- Hemba
- Date
- Mid–/late 19th century
- Medium
- Sculpture
- Accession number
- 1999.378
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- pipeline · record aic:152859 · fetched 10 d ago
