stone funerary statue - Bakongo - DR Congo

This statuette is part of a set of four funerary stone figurines attributed to the Bakongo cultural area (Bas-Congo).
Carved in a soft stone with a beautiful antique patina, these anthropomorphic representations are distinguished by their varied attitudes, expressive faces, and deeply evocative character.
Originally intended for commemorative and funeral contexts, they bear witness to the artistic and spiritual traditions of the region.
Attention, the piece is sold individually, not as a lot.

I offer you an original set of ethnographic objects from the colonial era, brought back from the Congo/Zaïre by a Belgian engineer who traversed the country as part of his activities.

The collection consists of figurines carved in wood and stone, masks, as well as various everyday and representational objects from local cultures.

This varied ensemble illustrates the richness of artisanal know-how and material traditions of Central Africa at a pivotal period in its history.

Gathered over time, this lot holds definite interest both for collectors of African ethnography and for enthusiasts of antique objects and historical testimonies.
The diversity of materials, forms, and uses gives the whole a beautiful coherence and a remarkable presence that is entirely characteristic of that era.