Julien Gauthier

Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Rare statuette of a female ancestor. Hieratic posture. Oblique brow ridges, short nose. Bilobed coiffure extending to the nape. The eyes are materialized by two small red beads.
Note a loss of material at the right foot and some neutralized abrasions not detrimental to the overall piece.

Dry brown patina from use.

Height 38 cm x width 7 cm x depth 7 cm   Weight 552 g

Shipping by registered Colissimo.

Rare statuette d'ancêtre féminine. Posture hiératique. Arcades sourcilières obliques, nez court. Coiffure bilobée se prolongeant sur la nuque. Les yeux sont matérialisés par deux petites perles rouges.
Notons un manque de matière au pied droit et quelques attaques neutralisées non dommageables pour l'ensemble.

Patine brune sèche d'usage.

Hauteur 38 cm X largeur 7 cm X profondeur 7 cm   Poids 552 g

Envoi en Colissimo recommandé.




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An ancestral statuette. - Mbala - DR Congo

Mid 20th century - Wood, pearls. - Fair condition

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