BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 73

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BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 73
BEMBE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hardwood, old reddish-brown and black patina, earthenware. Magico-religious ancestor statuette depicting a male figure standing on a pedestal, his legs half-bent, his bust decorated with scarification marks and his eyes animated by pieces of earthenware. He is holding a "Kikansi" knife in his right hand and holding himself upright with his cane. H.13, 5 cm. (small chips and cracks). Provenance: Henri COUILLARD collection (1904-1984), Vincennes. Then by descent. A series of five Babembé statuettes is listed in the estate donation made on 21/12/79.
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