Ancestor
Kusu · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EMS-18
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- Height
- 20 cm
- Material
- Wood
Figure of ancestor with arms plagued on the sides, with hands stretched out but fingers together. It offers an aspect of a certain hermaphroditism, frequent in…
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Full original description
Figure of ancestor with arms plagued on the sides, with hands stretched out but fingers together. It offers an aspect of a certain hermaphroditism, frequent in the African statuary, small feminine breasts but with apparent masculinity. Prominent navel. Its diamond-eyed head and pointed beard, in the form of a spike, seems to accuse a songhyé influence and, however, the hairstyle makes think of a luba or hemba influence. Broken pedestal. Red wood and beautiful patina for use, dark.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX or older
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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