Bembe Statue From Congo

Superb copy of a BEMBE or BABEMBE statue from the Republic of Congo High male dignitary with significant tribal scarifications on the torso Patinated hardwood Colored face and glass eyes Iron necklace enclosing the neck Large beard of prestige prominent sex Traditional attitude of character seated in council sages Little is known about their custom It was not until the 1990s that Lehuard and Lecomte published a book on this ethnic group, pointing out that no critic or specialist had looked into their functions Provenance; Maud and René GARCIA collection free shipping worldwide

11 000 €