Torso - Nkanu Yaka - DR Congo
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Torse, a Nkanu Yaka torso from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance private collection, height 55 cm, width 1 cm, depth 1 cm, weight 1 g, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Statue appearing in the form of a cylinder topped by a head.
Polychromy well preserved, with a very upturned nose. This is an object known as a torso, the body being simplified to the extreme, characteristic of Nkanu sculpture (near Yaka).
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Statue appearing in the form of a cylinder topped by a head.
Polychromy well preserved, with a very upturned nose. This is an object known as a torso, the body being simplified to the extreme, characteristic of Nkanu sculpture (near Yaka).
Introduction to our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than eight years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Torso
Ethnic group/ culture
Nkanu Yaka
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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