Statue - Pende - DR Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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Description from the seller

West Pende. These statues are mounted on top of the chiefs' huts.
The sculpture is depicted in a nude state, with one hand covering the chest and the other covering the shame.

Private collection Austria
Collected in situ 1982

West Pende. These statues are mounted on top of the chiefs' huts.
The sculpture is depicted in a nude state, with one hand covering the chest and the other covering the shame.

Private collection Austria
Collected in situ 1982

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Needs restoration
Title of artwork
Statue
Weight
4200 g
Sold by
AustriaVerified
3579
Objects sold
98.77%
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