Funerary statuette. - Bakongo - DR Congo

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

I offer you an original set of colonial-era ethnographic objects brought back from the Congo/Zaire 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 utilitarian and representative 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.

Collected over time, this lot holds definite interest for both collectors of African ethnography and lovers of old objects and historical testimonies. The diversity of materials, shapes, and uses gives the ensemble a beautiful coherence and a remarkable presence that is entirely characteristic of that era.

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