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 old patina, these anthropomorphic representations are distinguished by their varied expressions, expressive faces, and their deeply evocative character.
Originally intended for commemorative and funerary contexts, they bear witness to the artistic and spiritual traditions of the region.
Attention, the piece is sold alone, 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 travelled across the country as part of his activities.

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

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

Assembled over time, this lot holds definite interest for both collectors of African ethnography and lovers of antique objects and historical testimonies.
The diversity of materials, forms, and uses gives the ensemble a coherent and striking presence, characteristic of that era.

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