"Anthropomorphic Statuette - Democratic Republic Of Congo - First Half Of The 20th Century "
ANTHROPOMORPHIC STATUETTEChokwé culture, Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood
H: 29.5; W: 5.5 cm
(old crack)
Female statuette carved from a single piece of wood, standing with her hands clasped at her abdomen. Her face is reminiscent of the Mwana Pwo masks that were danced during fertility rites and referred to the female ancestor of matrilineal societies.
Ref.: 6310
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