Statue - Tabwa - DR Congo

Elegant Tabwa figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, characterized by remarkable stylization and striking formal modernity. The elongated body, tapered arms falling along the torso, and straight legs confer to the entire piece a clean, almost minimalist silhouette. The face with half-closed eyes expresses calm and interiority, while the geometric scarifications recall clan identity and Tabwa aesthetic traditions. This sculpture, of great plastic sobriety, already evokes through its taut lines and balance the explorations of 20th-century modern art.

Introduction to our expert house

Based in Belgium, our expert house for appraisal and sale specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.

We regularly assist with liquidations, estates and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

All of our collections are visible throughout the year at specialized fairs and exhibitions, but also through the online catalogue of our gallery Héritage Galerie:
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