Description:

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yaka peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A fine standing fetish figure, hand-carved from a single piece of hard wood, with angular legs, a barrel-shaped body, planar shoulders, and a squat neck. The front of the body is wrapped with a small cloth covering meant to contain an offering within a carved cavity. A bulbous head displays a minimalist visage comprised of almond-shaped eyes, a petite nose, full lips, and tab-shaped ears, all beneath a crested cap. The figure is covered in chocolate-brown pigment and light-brown patina. Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 2" W x 8.125" H (5.1 cm x 20.6 cm); 8.625" H (21.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Dave Deroche collection, Piedmont, California, USA; ex-private old Berns Collection

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#134096

  • Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear and abrasions, small chips to face, body, and legs, with a couple of stable hairline fissures, and some light discoloration. Light earthen deposits, dark-brown pigmentation remains, and nice light-brown patina throughout.

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