1248 - Portrait of a Kongo Chief. Central Africa, 20th century

Portrait of a Kongo Chief. Central Africa, 20th century Mixed media. Dimensions: 38 × 58 cm. An ethnographic portrait depicting a Kongo chief adorned with an elaborate feather headdress, created using a composition of plant materials applied to a jute support. The work combines bark, raffia, and other organic elements arranged in a patchwork style, resulting in a visually striking and highly decorative image. Although conceived within the realm of folk or tourist art, the piece stands out for its freshness, expressiveness, and meticulous execution, reflecting a free and charismatic interpretation of traditional African iconography. Lot located in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.