Ancestor Figure - Wood - Tabwa - Congo - Asian African Art

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Ancestor Figure – Wood – Tabwa – Congo

Name: Ancestor Figure - Wood - Tabwa - Congo
SKU: 42.45
Price: 180.00 EUR
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SKU: 42.45 Category: African Art Search for: African figures, Congo Art, Tabwa

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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. Large figure total length: 51 cm. The figure can`t stand on it`s own.

Object: Ancestor Figure

Ethnic group/ culture: Tabwa

Region/ country: Congo

Material: Wood

Period: 20th century

Condition: Good

Sold with stand: No

Dimensions: 51×12×10 cm

Weight: 1000 g

Ancestor Figure – Wood – Tabwa – Congo

Description

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