Zemanek-Münster

Seated figure with child

D. R. Congo, Tetela
sold EUR 3,600
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch

Description

clay, vegetal fibres, glass beads, cracks, base

The face of this unusual figure seems to have a large mask placed in front of it, that has extremely expressive, displaced facial features. Its horn-like hairstyle is made-up of two cartridge cases.

The beautifully modeled and completely symmetrical body has only one breast.


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