Powerful funerary figure from the Ngata people of DR Cogno. Except a few rare little figurines and some wooden knives, the NGATA statuary is related to complex funerary rituals depending on the age and the “occupation” of the deceased. The most famous sculptures are large and rare anthropomorphic wooden polychrome figurines, also called “coffins” of “reliquary guardians”.
The item presented here is of a small size with an expression which is both penetrating and motionless. Both the colors and the geometrical designs refer to the traditional symbolic of the numerous African communities. Powerfull face expression.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Total length: 152 cm! The left foot is restored in the past, stands a bit unstable on it`s own.

Provenance: former private collection from Italy.

Object

Funerary Figure

Ethnic group:

Ngata

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

152x35x30 cm

Weight:

10 kg

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $1,200.00

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