Kneeling power figure · D. R. Congo, Nsapo-Nsapo · ID: 3032783
sold
EUR 450
Provenance
Peter Loebarth, Hameln, GermanyWolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Size
H: 11 cm
H: 4.3 inch
Description
wood, partly encrusted brown patina, remains of kaolin, hole on the head containing magical mass, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
Nsapo art combines several different styles, adopted when detached from their own traditions and came under new cultural influences. Their sculpture combines Lulua, Luba and Songe elements.