Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasWood-Sculpturelate 19th centuryFunerary Post: Male is a wood-sculpture of Bongo origin created in late 19th century using wood measuring H. 75 1/2in. (191.8cm) — now part of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | H. 75 1/2in. (191.8cm) |
| Classification | Wood-Sculpture |
| Department | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Louis V. Bell and Harris Brisbane Dick Funds and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1973 |
| Date | late 19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bongo culture. The estimated date range is 1850 – 1900.
Geography
Origin: Sudan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Funerary Post: Male?
Funerary Post: Male is housed in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Funerary Post: Male created?
Funerary Post: Male dates to late 19th century.
What material is Funerary Post: Male made from?
Funerary Post: Male is crafted from wood.
Where does Funerary Post: Male originate?
Funerary Post: Male originates from Sudan (Bongo culture).
Is Funerary Post: Male in the public domain?
Funerary Post: Male is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026