Funerary statuette. - 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 stand out for their varied postures, 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 individually, not as part of a lot.

I am offering you an original ensemble of colonial-era ethnographic objects brought back from Congo/Zaire by a Belgian engineer who traversed the country in the course 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 set illustrates the wealth of artisanal know-how and material traditions of Central Africa during a pivotal period in its history.

Gathered over time, this lot holds definite appeal for both collectors of African ethnography and enthusiasts of antique objects and historical testimonies.
The diversity of materials, shapes, and uses gives the whole a beautiful coherence and a remarkable presence that is completely characteristic of that era.

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