Description
Statue(s) (1) - Wood, copper nails - Feminine - Mbala - DR Congo
Mid 20th century - Excellent
ex-private collection - Brussels- Belgium
Mid 20th century
Dim: 16x4x4 60g
Very nice little Mbala statue, excellent condition, copper nails on the head - specific stand on demand (80€)
Female statuette presented standing on slightly bent legs, hands placed on the belly in a nurturing position. She has a concentrated and determined expression on her face, surmounted by a stepped headdress with central crest decorated with brass studs.
These statues are the representation of a spirit whose primary function is to ward off negative forces and protect its owner.
Lot details
- Total nr of items
- 1
- Object
- Statue(s)
- Indigenous object name
- Feminine
- Ethnic group/ culture
- Mbala
- Region/ country
- DR Congo
- Material
- copper nails, Wood
- Period
- Mid 20th century
- Condition
- Excellent
- Sold with stand
- No
- Dimensions
- 16×4×4 cm
- Weight
- 60 g