Ancestor Figure
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:313780:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:313780
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:313780:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:313780
Modelgoogle/siglip2-so400m-patch16-naflex
Created2026-05-07
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
subject_titleAncestor Figure
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/313780
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:314915:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:314915
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineGift of Lester Wunderman, 1985
subject_titleMale figure
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/314915
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Depiction ID1974.186_web
Subject ID1974.186
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provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineMale Figure, early 1800s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongo or Vili, early 19th century. Wood, iron, and metalized glass; overall: 55.9 cm (22 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1974.186
subject_titleMale Figure
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1974.186
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:319234:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:319234
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Pierre and Maria-Gaetana Matisse Collection, 2002
subject_titleReliquary figure
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/319234
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:310765:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:310765
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP302219.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP302219.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1969
subject_titlePriest with raised arms
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/310765
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Distance0.07871485
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:626371:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:626371
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP320246.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP320246.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineGift of George R. Ellis, in memory of Nancy L. Ellis, 2013
subject_titleBulul (male rice deity figure)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/626371
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:313680:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:313680
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DT9437.jpg
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
subject_titleMale Figure (Moai Kavakava)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/313680
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Depiction ID1969.10_alt0_web
Subject ID1969.10
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provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineShrine Figure (misi or mishi), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, pre-Bembe style or Boyo-style maker. Wood and cotton; overall: 48.6 x 15.6 x 17.2 cm (19 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1969.10
subject_titleShrine Figure (misi or mishi)
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1969.10
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:711021:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:711021
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP-15497-001.jpg
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlinePurchase, Acquisitions Fund, Andrea Bollt Bequest, in memory of Robert Bollt Sr. and Robert Bollt Jr., and The Katcher Family Foundation Inc. Gift, 2017
subject_titleFemale figure from an obu (house of images)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/711021
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:812104:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:812104
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP-28796-001.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP-28796-001.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineGift of Samuel and Gabrielle Lurie, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2018
subject_titleOgbom dance crest fragment
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/812104
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:310853:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:310853
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DT31928.jpg
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964
subject_titleRoyal portrait of Akessa(?)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/310853
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:318953:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:318953
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineGift of Stephanie H. Bernheim, in memory of Leonard H. Bernheim, 2001
subject_titleFemale Figure
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/318953
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Providercma
Depiction ID1971.297.1_web
Subject ID1971.297.1
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provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineMale Figure from a Pair (asye usu), late 1800s–early 1900s. Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver. Wood, resin, glass beads, plant fiber, and metal; overall: 49.5 x 9.1 x 13 cm (19 1/2 x 3 9/16 x 5 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1971.297.1
subject_titleMale Figure from a Pair (asye usu)
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Depiction ID1971.297_alt1_web
Subject ID1971.297
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provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineFigure Pair (asye usu), late 1800s–early 1900s. Africa, West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Baule-style carver. Wood, resin, glass beads, plant fiber, and metal; part 1: 49.5 x 9.1 x 13 cm (19 1/2 x 3 9/16 x 5 1/8 in.); part 2: 47.7 x 10 x 11 cm (18 3/4 x 3 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1971.297
subject_titleFigure Pair (asye usu)
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1971.297
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Providercma
Depiction ID1969.10_web
Subject ID1969.10
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provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineShrine Figure (misi or mishi), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, pre-Bembe style or Boyo-style maker. Wood and cotton; overall: 48.6 x 15.6 x 17.2 cm (19 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1969.10
subject_titleShrine Figure (misi or mishi)
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1969.10
typeimage
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:717571:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:717571
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previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ad/web-large/DP-15302-048.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Charles and Valerie Diker Collection of Native American Art, Gift of Charles and Valerie Diker, 2021
subject_titleGuardian figure staff
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/717571
typeimage
Distance0.08835715
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:310330:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:310330
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP242447.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP242447.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineGift of Lester Wunderman, 1977
subject_titleFemale dege dal nda (sculpture of the terrace)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/310330
typeimage
Distance0.08968449
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:313618:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:313618
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP145507.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP145507.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
subject_titleAncestor Figure (Silum or Telum)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/313618
typeimage
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Providercma
Depiction ID1987.62_web
Subject ID1987.62
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provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineCommemorative figure (lefem), mid-1800s–1910. Probably carved by Ateu Atsa (Bangwa, c. 1840–1910). Wood; overall: 92.1 x 20.3 cm (36 1/4 x 8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1987.62
subject_titleCommemorative figure (lefem)
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1987.62
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:311053:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:311053
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/1978.412.592_a.JPG
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provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1969
subject_titleMukisi Mupasi (ancestor figure)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/311053
typeimage
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:309909:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:309909
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP208351.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP208351.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlinePurchase, Harris Brisbane Dick and Louis V. Bell Funds and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1973
subject_titleNgya (commemorative post)
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/309909
typeimage