Lot 130
From the D.R. Congo, early 20th century. Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic caryatid stool showing three figures were widely used among the local chiefs and male elders in Western Pende villages. However, these objects have rarely appeared in collections since it is believed most were buried with their owners. The four figures on this stool, a standing male, a seated male, and a standing male and female couple, express the idea that chiefly power was directly linked to the will of the people. A lively interplay of cubist forms distinguishes this old and well-used example. It was carved from the central core of a tight-grained, hard wood tree, a 'Vitex' species. It measures 11"H x 10"D. Provenance: Ex-Dimondstein Tribal Arts, Los Angeles, CA. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
- Condition: Very good with an old, stable check in the wood on one side and a triangular section of the top broken and repaired, first with village repair work and then, later, with a soluble glue to strengthen the break. Patina is a fine, medium brown, varied surface showing great age and use.
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