Description : African art. Democratic Republic of Congo, Mbala. Female sculpture. Hardwood with red crusty patina. Visible defects and signs of use.. The elaborate braided hairstyle, together with the thick red crusty patina, are typical hallmarks of Mbala sculpture. The accurate carving of the face and the correct proportions of the essential forms of the body of this beautiful sculpture of a female figure testify to the mastery achieved by the artists of this ethnic group that populates the heart of black Africa. It has a beautiful patina and minimal visible defects such as holes on the sternum and head, traces of the passage of xylophagous insects.. Cm 7,50 x 24,00 x 7,00.
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About the lot N° 36 Title : Mbala Size : Cm 7,50 x 24,00 x 7,00 Capitolium Art, auctioneer, Brescia, ITIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : AUCTION 390 - African, Oceanic and Americas art Sale date : 22 Dec 2022It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
