Ancestor
Kongo-Yombe · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EMS-113
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- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Figure of ancestor Kongo In an explanatory attitude, his index finger of the right hand is pointing forward as wanting to indicate or explain something and…
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Full original description
Figure of ancestor Kongo In an explanatory attitude, his index finger of the right hand is pointing forward as wanting to indicate or explain something and his mouth open as if he were speaking. The teeth are carved. Taped in the shape of a cap with a central crest adorned with rope. A hole in the left ear and three on the chin that may have been adorned with some ring. Face painted with kaolin. Arms apart and legs together. Time skate.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Country on the map
Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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