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Yombe · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EMS-22
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- Height
- 26 cm
- Material
- Wood
Character in concentrated meditation attitude. Belonging to the family Yombe-Bakongo. The body of the figure shines with a beautiful dark reddish patina. Very slightly inclined torso,…
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Full original description
Character in concentrated meditation attitude. Belonging to the family Yombe-Bakongo. The body of the figure shines with a beautiful dark reddish patina. Very slightly inclined torso, with the legs crossed in scissors and the hands resting on the knees. Touched high and black, in the form of a mitre, which contributes to give the head an elongated look. Frontal scarification, in rhombus type Punuand geometric scarifications that go from shoulder to shoulder. In the back he has carved a small loincloth. A bracelet, probably protective, on every wrist. Red wood with beautiful patina for use.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
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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