Powerful Bakongo Vili ancestor figure from Congo. The wooden ancestor figure carries a bone on top of his head.
The figure has a good aged patina with a powerful appearance with typical features.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner Ulm, Germany.
Object: Figure
Ethnic group/ culture: Bakongo
Region/ country: Congo
Material: Wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 38×12×7 cm
Weight: 550 g