stone funerary statue - Bakongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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 ancient patina, these anthropomorphic representations are distinguished by their varied poses, expressive faces, and deeply evocative character.

Originally intended for commemorative and funerary contexts, they bear witness to the region's artistic and spiritual traditions.

Note: the piece is sold alone, not as part of 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 traveled the country as part of his activities.

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

This varied ensemble illustrates the richness of artisanal know-how and material traditions in Central Africa at a pivotal period of 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 set a pleasing coherence and a remarkable presence that is characteristic of that era.

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