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Ancestor Figure – Wood – Yombe – Congo

 125,00

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SKU: 44.1114 Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

Beautiful seated Yombe ancestor figure from DR Congo. The ancestor figure has a great patina of use. Sitting with his leg crossed and his right hand supporting his head.
The 300,000 YOMBE people are artistically prolific.
This superb example of Kongo sculpture shows the emphasis given to the head and detailed body.
Good condition with traces of tribal use and a beautiful aged patina.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Germany. Custom made stand is included in this lot.

Object Figure
Ethnic group: Yombe
Country: DR Congo
Material: Wood
Estimated period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: Yes
Dimensions: 21x7x7 cm
Weight: 250 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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