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BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
See original version (French)
112
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BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Hardwood, brown patina with dark brown hues, white earthenware.
‘Mukuya’ ancestor statue depicting a standing male figure, holding a libation horn in his left hand and a ‘Kikansi’ ceremonial knife in his right. The abdomen is covered in scarification marks and a cavity beneath the buttocks serves as a reliquary.
Early 20th century, or earlier.
H. 13.2 cm.
(missing).
Expert: Christian NJIENSI
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0028679 - 17
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