Ancestor Figure - Kusu - DR Congo
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Ancestor Figure, a wooden sculpture from the DR Congo by the Kusu people, dating to the early 20th century, 31 cm high, in good condition, original, from a private collection.
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Kusu Ancestor Figure.
DR Congo.
The Kusu people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are renowned for their distinctive ancestral statuary, which reflects the spiritual traditions and artistic heritage of the region. Their sculptures, often characterised by elongated forms, stylised facial features and carefully rendered details, served ritual and commemorative purposes, honouring ancestors and reinforcing the bonds between the living and the spirit world. Influenced by neighbouring artistic traditions, particularly those of the Hemba, Kusu statuary combines a striking formal simplicity with a powerful sense of presence, embodying the enduring significance of ancestral reverence in Central African art.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: ancestor figure
Tribe: Kusu
Material: wood
Height: 31 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Kusu Ancestor Figure.
DR Congo.
The Kusu people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are renowned for their distinctive ancestral statuary, which reflects the spiritual traditions and artistic heritage of the region. Their sculptures, often characterised by elongated forms, stylised facial features and carefully rendered details, served ritual and commemorative purposes, honouring ancestors and reinforcing the bonds between the living and the spirit world. Influenced by neighbouring artistic traditions, particularly those of the Hemba, Kusu statuary combines a striking formal simplicity with a powerful sense of presence, embodying the enduring significance of ancestral reverence in Central African art.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: ancestor figure
Tribe: Kusu
Material: wood
Height: 31 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Kusu
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor Figure
Height
31 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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