Wood
Lulua peoples, D. R. Congo
The body with accentuated muscles on semi-flexed legs, the arms away from the body and the hands resting on the abdomen
Long ribbed neck with carved wood beaded necklace and wearing a ceremonial loin cloth
Coffee bean eyes, a triangular nose and diminutive mouth, flanked by c-shaped ears
Scarifications on the cheeks, crown of the head, abdomen and thighs
Deep reddish brown, glossy patina of use
Mounted in a black wooden base
Height: 28 cm
Provence: ex Didier Claes, Brussels, Belgium

Condition:

The figure is in good condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use. There are some nicks. The plinth shows a loss. The right arm has been reattached at the shoulder. The height measures 28 cm.

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