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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
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