Powerfull Yombe maternity figure from DR Congo.
The 300,000 YOMBE people are artistically prolific. Their maternity figures have a high pointed or rounded coiffure incised with geometric motifs.
This superb example of Kongo sculpture shows the emphasis given to the head and detailed body. This female figure embodied a gentler spiritual force then the threatening male figures and was used for fertility rituals. The figure is carrying a child oin her arms.
Good condition with beautiful aged patina.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object

Maternity Figure

Ethnic group:

Yombe

Country:

Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

60x14x12 cm

Weight:

2300 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $120.00

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