Description:

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden female figure representing an ancestral spirit guide. A superb example of Kongo sculpture displaying a characteristic emphasis on the head with its filed teeth, wide-eyed expression, incised coiffure, and grand animorphic headdress. Nice attention to details as demonstrated by the incised scarifications on the chest and back. The figure kneels on a small integral platform with her hands placed palms upward on her thighs. The wood shows a gorgeous patina from years of handling. Size: 3.25" L x 3.25" W x 11.5" H (8.3 cm x 8.3 cm x 29.2 cm).

Provenance: Ex Peter Arnovick Collection, Los Altos CA

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#112097

  • Condition: Intact and near choice, save some minor surface wear.

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February 16, 2016 8:00 AM MST
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