Beautiful sitting maternity figure from the Chokwe tribe of DR Congo. The wooden figure has a stylistic coiffure and characteristic face.
Good condition with a wonderful patina of age. Powerful figure with typical chokwe appearance. The figure is breast feeding a baby figure.
Provenance: former private Dutch collection.
Object |
Maternity Figure |
Ethnic group: |
Chokwe |
Country: |
DR Congo |
Material: |
Wood |
Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: |
No |
Dimensions: |
17x8x8 cm |
Weight: |
230 gram |
Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |