Maternity statuette - Bakongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

Bakongo maternity statues, originating from the Kongo peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), embody a powerful symbol of fertility, protection, and family continuity. Carved from dense wood, these figures typically depict a seated or standing woman, carrying a child on her back or in her arms. Their stylized features, marked by serene faces, almond-shaped eyes, and harmonious bodies, reflect the ideal of motherhood and wisdom.

These statues, often used in ritual or domestic contexts, symbolize the blessing of ancestors and the protection of families. They play a key role in ceremonies related to birth, initiation, or healing, embodying the benevolent presence of feminine spirits. Placed on altars or handed down from generation to generation, they strengthen family ties and the transmission of cultural values.

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Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and selling specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we boast a solid reputation and a record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.

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