Seated male figur · D. R. Congo, Yombe / Vili · ID: 3050120
sold
EUR 2,000
Size
H: 14 cm
H: 5.5 inch
Description
wood, kaolin,
Sitting with legs crossed, head resting in right hand. This posture is called “bunzama” among the Bakongo and is associated with prudence. The bracelet on the right wrist and the fez-like headgear “mpu” indicate the depiction of a dignitary.
These figures are usually called “nkisi” (fetish). Other authors relate them to ancestor cults, perhaps having a relic function.
The object Seated male figur with the object ID 3050120 was last part of the auction 101st Auction at November 11, 2023 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 341 achieved a sales price of EUR 2,000.
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