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Description : Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ubangi region, Bwaka people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A finely hand carved wooden figural effigy standing on thick delineated legs, presenting a nude body. The round torso has two low relief circular nipples and narrow arms that freely rest at his sides, and around his neck are a few dozen glass beads in cobalt green, yellow, orange, and red, all strung on a cord. The rounded head is stylized with a broad noise, coffee bean eyes with indented pupils, a slightly open mouth with scarification marks around the lips, and prominent cupped ears. The coiffure consists of incised lines that create a checkerboard pattern across the top of the head. This piece is likely a protective ancestor or deity spirit, and the wood has a lovely deep espresso patina with a luster has developed across much of the surface. Size: 3 L x 2.3 W x 9.5 H (7.6 cm x 5.8 cm x 24.1 cm), 11.25 H (28.6 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-Jean Zimmermann collection, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #163712
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