Power half figure ·  D. R. Congo, Nsapo-Nsapo · ID: 3042043

Description

wood, matt reddish brown patina, three deepenings in the head, two at the back, one opening closed with brass tag at the stomach, small missing part backside, crack, base;
despite of its small size the figure once must have disposed of great powers because of the great number of cavities provided for insertion of magical charge. The Nsapo basically carved power and mother figures. Their sculpture was mainly influenced by Luba and Songe elements.

The object Power half figure with the object ID 3042043 was last part of the auction 85th Tribal Art Auction at March 4, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 416 achieved a sales price of EUR 900.

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Comparing literature

Fagg, William, Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, New York 1970, p. 98