Ancestor figure – Wood – Ngbaka – Congo DRC

€ 75,00

Object	Ancestor Figure
Ethnic group:	Ngbaka
Country:	DR Congo
Material:	Wood
Period:	Mid 20^th century
Sold with stand:	No
Dimensions:	37x10x8 cm
Weight:	1000 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

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SKU: 2.7 Category: African Art Tags: African figures, Congo Art, Ngbaka

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Description

Wooden ancestor figure from the Ngbaka people of DR Congo. Typical large round shaped head.The artistic style of their statues and masks, is recognizable through their elongated features, a line of vertical scarification on the forehead.
Good condition with a beautiful shiny patina of age.

Ancestor figure – Wood – Ngbaka – Congo DRC

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