Yombe Power Figure DRC
Offered by: Spectandum
By Appointment Only Leuven , Belgium Call Seller 32475648678

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Yombe Power Figure, DRC.


Offered by: Spectandum

$ 9,548
  • Description
    The statue standing on a rectangular base, the body covered with bundles of knotted cloth from feet to chin, the rounded, ovoid head with tight mouth baring teeth and a slender nose bisecting the circular eyes inlaid with glass and wearing a tall resinous magical bundle at the crown; varied aged patina overall. For a closely related power figure collected in the Yombe territory of Nzobe Luzi, see Lehuard, R., "Art Bakongo: Les Centres de style", Arnouville, 1989, vol.2, p.542, figs.j18-1-1, and J18-1-2.
  • More Information
    Origin: Congo-Kinshasa
    Period: 1920-1949
    Materials: Wood, hand-carved
    Condition: Good.
    Styles / Movements: Tribal, Traditional
    Dealer Reference #: 2216
    Incollect Reference #: 531765
  • Dimensions
    W. 2.76 in; H. 5.91 in;
    W. 7 cm; H. 15 cm;
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