Standing female figure · D. R. Congo, Bwaka · ID: 3038072
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Provenance
American Private Collection, FloridaSize
H: 24,5 cm
H: 9.6 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, reduced forms, min. dam., missing parts (foot tips), fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
Bwaka sculptures are found almost in every home as well as in many ceremonial areas.They vary in size from personal charms to almost life-sized figures.They are placed on an altar each day and offerings are made to avoid misfortune.
The object Standing female figure with the object ID 3038072 was last part of the auction 79th Tribal Art Auction at March 21, 2015 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 390.
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