Maternity figure – Wood – Mangbetu – Congo

Wonderfull large maternity figure from the Mangbetu tribe of DR Congo.
The stylistic figure has a typical high fan-shaped hairstyle and its body adorned with tattoos, the ideal of MANGBETU beauty. Mangbetu art is famous for it`s realism, is a court art objects were displayed in the king`s presence as prestige paraphernalia.
The figure with child on his shoulder  is in good condition with great shiny patina of age. Heavy piece: 5500 gram.