Powerful Metoko figure from DR Congo with horizontal scarifications.
The 15,000 Metoko people live surrounded on three sides by the Lengola. They are also regulated by the Bukota society and are divided into six clans. Living in deep forests, hunting is their main source of food. The figures produced by Metoko are large, have either very angular or abstract features, and are often covered with painted or incised dots. They are used at the beginning of the circumcision ceremonies.
[Jean-Baptiste Bacquart, The Tribal arts of Africa – P.44}
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private German collection.

Object:

Initiation Figure

Ethnic group:

Metoko

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

30x8x7 cm

Weight:

380 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $120.00

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