Kusu Power figure with cauris inlaid eyes topped with small antilope horns

Kusu Power figure with cauris inlaid eyes topped with small antilope horns. Kusu People, DRC.
1st half 20th Century or earlier
Wood, organic material
44 x 8.5 x 6 cm
10061
Copyright The Artist
POA

Bois, cauri, cornes d'antilope, clous de traite, matériel fétiche, peau de félin H. 44 cm De cette très ancienne statuette fétiche aux grands yeux ornés de cauris, seul le buste et la tête ont perduré. Il s'agit d'un bel exemplaire de ce type classique d'objets, l'ensemble a été maintenu dans un état de conservation muséal, montrant le bel agencement de la charge sommitale ainsi que des oripeaux

Wood, cowries, antelope horns, trade nails, fetish material, feline skin. H. 44 cm. From this very ancient fetish statuette with large eyes adorned with cowries, only the bust and head have survived. This is a beautiful example of this classic type of object, which has been maintained in a museum-quality state of preservation, showcasing the beautiful arrangement of the top charge as well as the adornments.

Provenance
Collection Privéé Paris