Kuba-Dengese anthropomorphic figure - DR Congo (No reserve price)

Rare Kuba-Dengese anthropomorphic figure – Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of Congo. This remarkable ancient sculpture, of great formal elegance, stands out for its elongated proportions and its powerfully expressive face with finely incised scarifications. The geometric hairstyle, the checkered neck decoration and the perfectly balanced volumes attest to the refinement of Dengese sculpture. Its deep brown-black patina, polished by handling and time, reveals evident antiquity and gives the whole piece exceptional presence.

Kuba anthropomorphic figures were associated with notions of prestige, ancestral memory and authority. They could participate in ritual or symbolic contexts related to lineages and dignitaries. The quality of execution, the finesse of the scarifications and the excellent conservation of this work make it a premier piece for collectors of classical African art.

Provenance: Old European collection. Private collection, Switzerland

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