BOYO BUYU Ancestor Figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1417
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CONGO DRC
Ancestor Figure BOYO BUYU
Beautiful sculpture
The Boyo, or Buyu live in eastern Congo
They are known for their effigies of royal ancestors called Mizimu or Misi
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Ancestor statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Boyo, Buyu
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 14 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium Bad
Please have a look on the pictures.
Bibliographie - Bibliography
- Mains de Maîtres. A la découverte des sculpteurs d'Afrique - Masterhands, sous la direction de Bernard de Grunne, BBL, 2001
- The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Thames and Hudson, 1998 page 154 ill A
- Statuary from the pre-Bembe hunters, Daniel P. Biebuyck, MRAC Tervuren, 1981
Reserve: $375.00
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Ancestor Figure BOYO BUYU
Beautiful sculpture
The Boyo, or Buyu live in eastern Congo
They are known for their effigies of royal ancestors called Mizimu or Misi
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Ancestor statue, figure.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Boyo, Buyu
ORIGINE: Democratic Republic of Congo.
DRC (ex Belgian Congo, ex Zaïre).
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 14 inches high.
CONDITION: Medium Bad
Please have a look on the pictures.
Bibliographie - Bibliography
- Mains de Maîtres. A la découverte des sculpteurs d'Afrique - Masterhands, sous la direction de Bernard de Grunne, BBL, 2001
- The Tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, Thames and Hudson, 1998 page 154 ill A
- Statuary from the pre-Bembe hunters, Daniel P. Biebuyck, MRAC Tervuren, 1981
Reserve: $375.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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BOYO BUYU Ancestor Figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1417
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