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HEMBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hard wood, beautiful patina. Commemorative statue - Height: 54 cm

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HEMBA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hard wood, beautiful patina. Commemorative statue - Height: 54 cm

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Estim. 300 - 500 EUR

REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO, Bust representing a standing nude ancestor, hands placed on his generous belly as a sign of abundance. His face displays a beautiful hieratic expression, accentuated by his half-closed almond-shaped eyes. His headdress is carved with a cruciform symbol, arranged in a circular back bun. Wood with brown patina, weathering on the lower part. Hemba, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century. H. 44.5 cm - L. 16 cm Reference number: Expert : Serge Reynes Provenance: Former collection of Jean-Hugues Gürr, Geneva

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