Ancestor
Kongo Vili · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EMS-112
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- Height
- 37 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Figure of ancestor in an attitude of great serenity on his face. Numerous scarifications throughout the body in the form of broken stripes, an open M-shaped…
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Full original description
Figure of ancestor in an attitude of great serenity on his face. Numerous scarifications throughout the body in the form of broken stripes, an open M-shaped scarification on the forehead. Nose worn by use. The arms separated from the body lead to a bonding of the maos on the sides. Tiny breasts. Strongly ringed neck, feminine symbol of beauty. Touched in the form of concentric circles forming a kind of spider web.Closed fists and separate feet. Black patina accusing the use and passage of time.
Further technical information
- Width
- 11 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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