Statue of Ancestor
Tschokwe
Reference: EMS-6
View 1 of 4 · Press the image to enlarge
- Height
- 50 cm
- Material
- Wood
Ancient statue of a magnificently sculpted ancestor. The face denotes the serene wisdom shown by the elders of traditional Africa. The hands on the belly indicate…
Enquire about this objectPhotographs (4)
Full original description
Ancient statue of a magnificently sculpted ancestor. The face denotes the serene wisdom shown by the elders of traditional Africa. The hands on the belly indicate an attitude of peace and friendship. The ringed conical beard, symbol of knowledge and respect, accentuate its majesty. Despite the patina of time, soft polychrome rhomboidal scarifications are observed along the belly.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
Attributions, dates and accounts come from the preserved catalogue. They do not constitute certification of authenticity or provenance. An object’s presence on this website does not mean it is available for sale.
