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Descrizione : 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
Prezzo: 0.00 USD 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Stima (bassa/alta) : 1100 USD-1650 USD 🔓Senza carta di credito.

Il lotto Lotto n° 287
Titolo : African Drc Wood Nude Female Effigy Figure
Condition report : Surface abrasions and chipping along legs and arms, and chips to high pointed areas. Stable cavity on top of head. Beads are intact and dark patina throughout.
Artemis Gallery, banditore, Louisville, US 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Titolo di vendita : Asian, Ancient, Ethnographica, Fine Art
Data della vendita : 09/10/2022 🔓Senza carta di credito.
Riferimento dell'asta : Live Sale

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