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Island Rag Doll
No full textIsland Rag Doll Series IX. Box 9
18” high and 13” wide
unknown date
Islands
Plastic, Cloth, and Porcelain
This doll is a child\u27s rag doll made in the islands and follows the tradition of artist making dolls with materials that are available to them. This type of doll is sold to tourist, and tends to follow the format of a stereotypical island woman of bright colored clothing, headpieces, and dark complexion skin.https://dclu.langston.edu/eflewisdollcollection/1046/thumbnail.jp
Child Porcelain Jointed Doll
No full textChild Porcelain Jointed Doll Series IV. Box 4
4½” high 3” wide
1920
Multinational
Porcelain, Cloth, and mixed medium
This doll is an original doll that follows a combination of the pickainny and the mammy stereotype of African-Americans and peoples from the African Diaspora in the 1920’s and would be found in markets where curios, dolls, and figurines were sold. This doll has dark skin, red lips, and bulging eyes.https://dclu.langston.edu/eflewisdollcollection/1052/thumbnail.jp
Child Plastic Jointed Doll
No full textChild Plastic Jointed Doll Series IV. Box 4
5” high 2½” wide
1980
Multinational
Plastic, Cloth, and mixed medium
This doll belongs to the pickaninny tradition of dolls that were created under Blackabilia curios which were replicas of dolls and figurines that portrayed African- Americans and people from the African Diaspora, as stereotypical caricatures of pickaninnies, mammies, Aunt Jemimmas, and black -face minstrels.https://dclu.langston.edu/eflewisdollcollection/1051/thumbnail.jp
Handmade Bonnet Wearing Baby
No full textHand Made Bonnet Wearing Baby Series XI. Box 11
3½” high and 3” wide
1980
Multinational
Cloth and Mixed Medium
This doll is a Christmas Ornament made by a Multinational company. The baby with a bonnet has light complexion skin, and soft features. This baby was to reflect an authentic look of an African- American child or any other female baby from the African Diaspora.https://dclu.langston.edu/eflewisdollcollection/1065/thumbnail.jp
Songye Male Cult Figure
No full textMale Cult Figure
15 high
Circa 19th Century
Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
Wood, horn, beads
A seated male figure with an enlarged head and eyes. The coiffure is carved in diamond shapes. The arms and knees are bent with the hands holding a tripartite beard which is spread and extending from the chin. A necklace of glass beads encircles the neck. The figure squats on a stool and is supported by broad, flat feet. The circular base reveals weathered losses.https://dclu.langston.edu/africanartcollection_14_15/1015/thumbnail.jp
Benin Altar Head
No full textAltar Head
8 1/2 high
Circa 18th Century
Benin, Nigeria, West Africa
Bronze, Copper alloy
This head is covered with rows of vertically stylized hair. The ears are C-shaped and the forehead bears parallel vertical scarification. The eyes once had pupils inlaid with iron and are open widely. The nose is splayed and the lips are rendered sensitively. Strands of coral beads encircle the neck.
These heads were placed respectfully on the altars of kings, chiefs and dignitaries. The altars served as a tribute to deceased relatives and served as a place of contact for the loved ones\u27 spirits.https://dclu.langston.edu/africanartcollection_14_15/1013/thumbnail.jp
Benin Soldier
No full textSoldier
18 high
Circa 19th Century
Benin, Nigeria, West Africa
Bronze, Copper alloy
A standing male figure, probably of the guardian or warrior genre, meant to be placed in a Benin shrine. The headdress has wings attached on the side, worn on the head above the face. The eyes are wide open, nose wide and the lips parted. There are strands of coral beads around the neck and the right hand is holding a ceremonial sword. The left hand rests on the left hip with the arm bent. A patterned cloth drapes the waist and the flat feet serve as a base.https://dclu.langston.edu/africanartcollection_14_15/1011/thumbnail.jp
Benin Equestrian Figure
No full textEquestrian Figure
22 high x 15 1/2 long
Circa 19th Century
Benin, Nigeria, West Africa
Bronze A figure mounted on horseback wearing elaborate headgear. Both hands of the rider hold the reins and his feet are planted in the stirrups. The horse is wearing a bridle, its head well-groomed and ears erect. The horse\u27s sturdy legs emerge from a rectangular-shaped base with interlaced motif. Since horses were rare and expensive in West Africa, they were often owned by the leaders and powerful members of society.https://dclu.langston.edu/africanartcollection_14_15/1000/thumbnail.jp
Dan Dance Mask
No full textDance Mask
16 high
Circa 20th Century
Dan, Liberia, West Africa
Wood, Raffia, Cowry shells
A carved wood mask of tapering oval form and with a pointed chin. The protruding mouth is open and has pursed, triangular lips. The forehead is slightly domed and there are narrow slit eyes under the forehead. The perimeter of the mask is pierced for the attachment of extensive raffia regalia used during dance ceremonies. Cowry shells are attached at the chin and top of the head.https://dclu.langston.edu/africanartcollection_14_15/1030/thumbnail.jp
Songye Male Ancestor Figure
No full textAncestor Figure
17 high
Circa 19th Century
Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
Wood
A standing male figure with a disproportionate head and elongated facial features. The eyes are almond-shaped, the beard shaped into a triangular carving. The cylindrical neck leads to an angular chest and rounded shoulders. The arms are bent with broad hands and large fingers which grasp the bulbous abdomen. The truncated legs have bent knees and broad, flat feet on a circular base.https://dclu.langston.edu/africanartcollection_14_15/1024/thumbnail.jp