Statue anthropomorphe
carved of a male ancestor with oversized hands symbolically placed on his generous belly. His face is embellished with cut copper with a dotted decoration, punched and maintained by ovoid nails.
Hardwood, old brown and honey patina
Songye-Nkisi, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century
51 x 14 cm
Provenance : former sale Cornette de St Cyr
