Luba / Hemba Male Ancestor Statue, Democratic Republic of Congo
1 700€
Ancient statue of a male ancestor presented on a circular pedestal. His powerful and stylized hands are placed on the edge of the stomach in a symbolic gesture. Her face sports a beautiful, soft, internalized expression. The headdress, arranged at the rear by a long braid, falls to the origin of the spine.
Hardwood. Old shiny brown patina. Erosion of time on the base.
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Origin
Ex French collection, acquired by its former owner at the Village Suisse in the 1980s
Millon – Arts Premiers – 19 avril 2019 Paris
Collection Eve Begalli, Grenoble, acquired during this sale
- Dimensions: H 57 cm
- Epoque: Fin XIXème
- Ethnie: Hemba
- Matériaux: Bois
- Pays: R. D. du Congo