A Bongo Figurative Post, "ngya"

Figural post, "ngya" Bongo, South Sudan Ohne Sockel / without base Wood. H 63 cm. Provenance: - Gallery Tribal Fine Arts, Bernard de Grunne, Brussels. - Swiss private collection, Basel. Published: Foire des Antiquaires de Belgique XLIVe, Brussels, 1999, Galerie Bernanrd de Grunne. Exhibited: "44e Foire des Antiquaires, Tour & Taxis", Brussels, February 1999. Ancestor depictions and portrait figures named Ngya honor well-known, high-ranking dignitaries. Such pole figures were erected in courtyards or settlements near the burial sites to commemorate ancestors and in some places, for example on the occasion of judicial hearings, wise advice was sought. ----------------------------------------------------- Klaus-Jochen Krüger writes about this type of figure in "Tribal Arts," (op.cit., p. 82): "It is quite unusual to find sculptures from the southern part of Sudan in early collections, whether public or private. This war-torn region has been inaccessible for many years, and, until very recently, southern Sudan was one of the few regions unscathed by African traders scouting for works of art. Sculpture from this remote region has only recently begun to appear in greater numbers on the art market, but despite their lack of pedigree they are worthy of detailed examination." Further reading: Krüger Dr., Klaus-Jochen (1999 / 00). Les Arts du Bahr-el-Ghazal. Tribal Arts, Hiver / Printemps. p. 95ff. CHF 4 000 / 8 000 Weight in grams: 12100 Condition: The condition (any wear, signs of use, tears, any other deterioration and signs of age, etc.) of this lot can be seen in the photos we have uploaded for your documentation. If you have any questions about this item, please do not hesitate to contact Hammer Auctions ([email protected]). The information regarding the condition of the items provided for the convenience of interested parties is an opinion only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Hammer Auctions accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In the rare event that the item does not match the description in the catalog, Hammer Auctions is here to help. Buyers may return the lot for a full refund provided they notify Hammer Auctions within 5 days of receiving the lot.