Standing female figure
D. R. Congo, Ngbandi
not available anymore
Provenance
Julien A. Quackelbeen, Ghent, BelgiumSize
H: 41,5 cm
H: 16.3 inch
Description
light brown wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, clamp-like arms, dotted scarifications on the breasts, the face framed by c-shaped ears, hole on top of the head, min. dam., missing parts (foot tips), cracks, traces of abrasion, socle;
presumably depicting the sister/wife of “yangba”, equivalent of “seto” and “nabo” among the Ngbaka.