Description : Carved and pierced wood figural from the Lega Tribe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Figure has raised arms and is pierced with holes throughout its body. The holes in the body symbolize power and endurance through pain to remain standing and strong. Sculpture is dark black-brown in tone with cream tone details in face. Measures approx 22.5 inches in height by 9.5 inches in width by 3.5 inches in depth. African Art, Tribal Art, African sculpture, ethnographic Art, African folk art, African sculpture figural, figurine, decorative art, collectible African arts. Property of a New York Private Collection.7
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About the lot N° 29 Title : Lega Tribe Pierced Wood Sculpture