Statue - Ngbaka Ngbandi - DR Congo

Statue anthropomorphe Ngbaka / Ngbandi – République démocratique du Congo. This elegant ancient sculpture charms with the purity of its lines and the remarkable balance of its proportions. The circular face, rhythms of a powerful central nasal ridge and almond-shaped half-closed eyes express great serenity, while the dark brown patina, deep and polished by handling, confirms long traditional use.

Statues of this type were kept within family sanctuaries or used during ritual practices related to protection, fertility or ancestor worship. Their presence materialized the link between the living and spiritual forces, making these figures objects of mediation and prestige. Through the sobriety of its treatment, the quality of its sculpture and its evident authenticity, this piece represents a fine example of the classical statuary of the Ngbaka and Ngbandi peoples.

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