Notable O Ancestor
Baluba · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: EMS-40
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- Height
- 44 cm
- Material
- Wood and dark patina
Statue of notable or ancestor as indicated by the bearded necklace. Hands together at the height of the belly, typical position of African sculptors, to signify…
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Full original description
Statue of notable or ancestor as indicated by the bearded necklace. Hands together at the height of the belly, typical position of African sculptors, to signify their spirit of peace and friendship. Touched on whose back stands out a cross of equal arms. Presence of male attributes. Patina of use.
Further technical information
- 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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