stone funerary statuette - Bakongo - DR Congo

This statuette is part of a set of four funerary stone figurines attributed to the Bakongo cultural area (Bas-Congo).
Sculpted in a soft stone with a beautiful old patina, these anthropomorphic representations are distinguished by their varied poses, expressive faces, and profoundly evocative character.
Originally intended for the commemorative and funerary context, they bear witness to the artistic and spiritual traditions of the region.
Attention, the piece is sold individually, not as a lot.

I offer you an original set of colonial-era ethnographic objects brought back from the Congo/Zaïre by a Belgian engineer who traveled across the country as part of his activities.

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

This varied ensemble illustrates the richness of artisanal know-how and material traditions of Central Africa during a pivotal period of its history.

Brought together over time, this lot has clear interest both for collectors of African ethnography and for lovers of antique objects and historical testimonies. The diversity of materials, forms and uses gives the whole a beautiful coherence and a remarkable presence that is very characteristic of that era.

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