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Description : African Tribal Art: Bakongo People, Zaire: Maternity shrine figure with two children, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood with dark-stained headdress and overall dark brown patina. The figure's back is marked with beautiful scarification, and her headdress and jewelry indicate elevated social status. The patina shows handling and libations and native attention to the figure's maintenance. African maternity shrine figures testify to the importance of women and children to the perpetuation of each culture. They are carved to show the ideals of beauty, fertility, character and may reference a legendary mother or ancestor.
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Estimate (low-high) : 7000 USD-10000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 62
Title : Maternity Shrine Figure
Size : 32H x 8W x 8D
Provenance : Private collection.
Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price.
Condition report : Good condition. Minor abrasions, desiccation cracks. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/cT4XJ8w3Yms
500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection Timed Sale
Sale date : 13 Nov 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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