Standing female figure ·  D. R. Congo, Basikasingo · ID: 3037937

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, block-like lower part of the body, legs without shape, just marked by a gap-like recess and indicated toes, slightly dam., cracks (belly, back of the head), minor missing parts through insect caused damage, metal plate;
figures of the Basikasingo often represent individual ancestors, called “bashumbu”. They were kept in special shrines under the authority and guardianship of a dominant lineage elder.

The object Standing female figure with the object ID 3037937 was last part of the auction 84th Tribal Art Auction at November 5, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 373.

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