Colonial figure

NameSculpture

Place madeAfrica

MediumWood, metal, paint

DimensionsOverall: 22 13/16 x 10 1/16 x 7 1/16 in. (58 x 25.5 x 18 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Greg LaChapelle

Object numberA.2011.20.3

DescriptionStanding male figure with reddish skin and strong, blocky proportions wearing long, dark belted colonial (Western) shirt with breast pockets and epaulets. Metal studs serve as shirt, pocket and epaulet buttons and there are dbl white V stripes on the short sleeves. Figure wears blocky shorts and has flat face and large feet. Arms are sculpted separately and pinned with dowels to body.