Stylistic Tabwa figure from DR Congo. Tabwa ancestor figures were carved as prestige objects and their role was to assert the chief`s authority – a Hemba tradition. They measure between 20 and 70 cm in height and are carved in the shape of elongated figures and stand on a circular base, with slightly bent legs and have an elongated neck supporting a rounded head with linear scarification’s. The figure has a wonderful patina of age.
Provenance: former private collection from Germany.
| Object: |
Ancestor figure |
| Ethnic group: |
Tabwa |
| Country: |
DR Congo |
| Material: |
Wood |
| Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
No |
| Dimensions: |
27x9x8 cm |
| Weight: |
400 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
Seated figure - Wood - Dogon - Mali
