Hélène Leloup on Mbembe Sculpture, the Rare African Art Now at the Met Inline

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    Seated Male Figure with Rifle and Bowler Hat

    Mbembe peoples; Ewayon River region, Cross River Province, Nigeria

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    Seated Female Figure

    Mbembe peoples; Ewayon River region, Cross River Province, Nigeria

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    Maternity Figure: Seated Mother and Child

    Mbembe peoples; Ewayon River region, Cross River Province, Nigeria

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    Seated Male Figure with Trophy Head: Chief Mabana

    Mbembe peoples; Ewayon River region, Cross River Province, Nigeria