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Reproduction of a Congo head (Kongo/Bakongo), 34 cm high by 20 cm wide, in good condition.
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A Congo head (Kongo/Bakongo) generally refers to a sculpture depicting a head or a human face, created in the artistic traditions of the Kongo peoples, mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Angola.
Meaning
Ancestors and memory: some representations may evoke ancestors and family continuity.
Power and prestige: a carved head could be associated with the status of an important person.
Spirituality: some works were linked to religious practices or objects of power (nkisi), depending on their function.
Artistic expression: the facial features, hairstyle, and scarifications can shed light on cultural identity.
A Congo head (Kongo/Bakongo) generally refers to a sculpture depicting a head or a human face, created in the artistic traditions of the Kongo peoples, mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Angola.
Meaning
Ancestors and memory: some representations may evoke ancestors and family continuity.
Power and prestige: a carved head could be associated with the status of an important person.
Spirituality: some works were linked to religious practices or objects of power (nkisi), depending on their function.
Artistic expression: the facial features, hairstyle, and scarifications can shed light on cultural identity.
Details
Condition
Good condition
Height
34 cm
Width
20 cm
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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