59 - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye cultural region, influenced by Luba and Hemba traditions.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye cultural region, influenced by Luba and Hemba traditions. Caryatid stool or seat Late 19th – early 20th century Made of wood with a dark reddish-brown patina, featuring light marks in the recesses and incisions, depicting a female caryatid supporting a circular tray, her body covered in scarifications and wearing an ornate headdress H. 19 cm Provenance: > Private collection Bibliography: > Native Auctions, Brussels, October 5, 2019 - lot 64, comparable model