Mother-and-Child Figure

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mother-and-Child Figure by an unknown artist depicts a dark brown wooden sculpture of a woman kneeling with a child on her hip. The woman has a prominent nose, thin lips, and a hairstyle swept to one side. Her facial expression appears stern. She wears a white beaded belt around her waist. The child on her hip has a similar hairstyle and a neutral expression. The woman's left arm is bent at the elbow, and her right arm hangs loosely by her side. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The sculpture exudes a sense of cultural significance and traditional craftsmanship.