*A rare and ancient female statuette with articulated arms, adorned with earrings, and removable breasts (one is missing) nailed to the bust.
For works from the same region and culture, see : Ubangui Art et Culture au cœur de l'Afrique, Éd. Actes Sud, 2007.
Ngbandi (or Ngombe), Ubangui region, North of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, iron, small visible damages, old breakage, old dry patina
H. 16.8 cm
Provenance :
- Acquired from a congregation of white fathers in Freiburg.
- Swiss private collection.
*This lot is sold as a temporary import.
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