Julien Gauthier

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Zande statuette

Ubangi region

A vigorously carved figure that evokes outsider art and certain works by Georg Baselitz.

Beautiful patina from use, crusty textures on the top of the head
A small hole at the mouth location attests to the probable presence of a copper nail now missing.

Statuelle Zande

Région de l’Ubangui

Figure vigoureusement sculptée qui évoque l’art brut et certaines œuvres de Georg Baselitz.
 
Belle patine d’usage, matières crouteuses sur le dessus de la tête
Un petit trou à l’emplacement de la bouche atteste de la présence probable d’un clou de cuivre aujourd’hui disparu.

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DR Congo  (No reserve price)

Wood - Good condition

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Zande wooden statuette from the Ubangui region, République démocratique du Congo, 31 cm high, in good condition, provenance: auction house, not supplied with a stand.

DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Zande wooden statuette from the Ubangui region, République démocratique du Congo, 31 cm high, in good condition, provenance: auction house, not supplied with a stand.

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