Ancestor figure
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:824207:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:824207
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Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:824207:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:824207
Modelgoogle/siglip2-so400m-patch16-naflex
Created2026-05-07
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depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP-20447-004.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP-20447-004.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineGift of Javier Peres Politis and Benoît Wolfrom, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2019
subject_titleAncestor figure
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/824207
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Distance0.06424922
Providercma
Depiction ID1969.10_alt3_web
Subject ID1969.10
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.10/1969.10_alt3_web.jpg
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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Distance0.073908865
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Depiction ID1974.186_web
Subject ID1974.186
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1974.186/1974.186_web.jpg
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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Distance0.07597542
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Depiction ID1975.167_alt0_web
Subject ID1975.167
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1975.167/1975.167_alt0_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineMale Figure, early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, early 20th century. Wood, upholstery studs, and plant fiber; overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1975.167
subject_titleMale Figure
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1975.167
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Distance0.076972425
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Depiction ID1969.10_web
Subject ID1969.10
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.10/1969.10_web.jpg
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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Distance0.08090097
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Depiction ID1969.10_alt1_web
Subject ID1969.10
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.10/1969.10_alt1_web.jpg
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
Distance0.08267164
Providercma
Depiction ID1974.201_alt0_web
Subject ID1974.201
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1974.201/1974.201_alt0_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineFigure (kiteki), late 1800s–mid-1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yaka-style carver. Wood, lizard skin, leopard tooth, pods, cloth, and natural fiber; overall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1974.201
subject_titleFigure (kiteki)
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1974.201
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Distance0.083019376
Providercma
Depiction ID1969.6_web
Subject ID1969.6
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.6/1969.6_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineRoyal Retainer, early 1900s. Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bamum, early 20th century. Wood; overall: 68.6 cm (27 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1969.6
subject_titleRoyal Retainer
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1969.6
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Distance0.08319044
Providercma
Depiction ID1969.6_alt1_web
Subject ID1969.6
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.6/1969.6_alt1_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineRoyal Retainer, early 1900s. Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bamum, early 20th century. Wood; overall: 68.6 cm (27 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1969.6
subject_titleRoyal Retainer
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1969.6
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Distance0.08591312
Providercma
Depiction ID1969.6_alt2_web
Subject ID1969.6
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.6/1969.6_alt2_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineRoyal Retainer, early 1900s. Equatorial Africa, Cameroon, Bamum, early 20th century. Wood; overall: 68.6 cm (27 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1969.6
subject_titleRoyal Retainer
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1969.6
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Distance0.08595669
Providercma
Depiction ID1970.34_web
Subject ID1970.34
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1970.34/1970.34_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineMale Figure, 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka-style maker. Wood; overall: 61 cm (24 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial Fund, 1970.34
subject_titleMale Figure
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1970.34
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Distance0.087200165
Providercma
Depiction ID1987.62_web
Subject ID1987.62
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1987.62/1987.62_web.jpg
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
typeimage
Distance0.08938897
Providercma
Depiction ID1972.337_web
Subject ID1972.337
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1972.337/1972.337_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineMale Figure, c. 1905–10. Africa, Central Africa, Cameroon, Grassfields region, unidentified maker. Wood; overall: 43.2 cm (17 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1972.337
subject_titleMale Figure
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1972.337
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Distance0.08943325
Providercma
Depiction ID1974.210_web
Subject ID1974.210
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1974.210/1974.210_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineMale Figure, 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, reportedly Dibaya Territory, Village Udolo I Dibanda, Luluwa-style or Luntu-style maker. Wood, iron, and organic material; overall: 39.3 cm (15 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1974.210
subject_titleMale Figure
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1974.210
typeimage
Distance0.0900538
Providercma
Depiction ID1969.10_alt0_web
Subject ID1969.10
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previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.10/1969.10_alt0_web.jpg
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
Distance0.09010011
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:316173:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:316173
Attributes
depiction_urlhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/original/DP-40016-001.jpg
previewhttps://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP-40016-001.jpg
provider_nameThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/
subject_creditlineRogers Fund, 1988
subject_titleMwanangana (lord of the land) playing a sanza
subject_urlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/316173
typeimage
Distance0.09017712
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:310330:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:310330
Attributes
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
Distance0.09033632
Providermetmuseum
Depiction IDmetmuseum:812104:primaryImage
Subject IDmetmuseum:812104
Attributes
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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Distance0.090820014
Providercma
Depiction ID1969.10_alt2_web
Subject ID1969.10
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1969.10/1969.10_alt2_web.jpg
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
Distance0.091097236
Providercma
Depiction ID1971.297.2_web
Subject ID1971.297.2
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1971.297.2/1971.297.2_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineFemale 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: 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, 1971.297.2
subject_titleFemale Figure from a Pair (asye usu)
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1971.297.2
typeimage
Distance0.09112626
Providercma
Depiction ID1975.167_web
Subject ID1975.167
Attributes
previewhttps://openaccess-cdn.clevelandart.org/1975.167/1975.167_web.jpg
provider_nameCleveland Museum of Art
provider_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/
subject_creditlineMale Figure, early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Suku, early 20th century. Wood, upholstery studs, and plant fiber; overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Katherine C. White, 1975.167
subject_titleMale Figure
subject_urlhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1975.167
typeimage