Wooden statue - Zande - DR Congo

Wooden statue – Zande – Congo (DRC)

Originating from the Zande ethnicity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this wooden statue illustrates the sculptural and ritual traditions of this community. Zande statues were used to represent ancestors, protect the community, and accompany spiritual ceremonies. Carved from dense wood, this piece is distinguished by its balanced shapes, harmonious proportions, and meticulous details, highlighting the craftsmanship of the Zande artisans. The natural patina enhances the presence and symbolic intensity of the object.

Appreciated in a contemporary context, this statue reveals itself through the clarity of its lines and the strength of its volumes. The balance of the composition and the sculptural power make it a work capable of dialoguing with a contemporary space while valorizING the cultural and artistic heritage of the Zande.