Standing female figure
Angola, Luena (Lwena) / Chokwe
not available anymore
Provenance
Fily Keita, Los Angeles, USADutch Private Collection (2018)
Jan Lundberg, Malmö, Sweden
Size
H: 19 cm
H: 7.5 inch
Description
wood, base
This figure is extremely finely worked and shows a beautiful rich shiny patina. The posture is striking, both arms are angled in perfect symmetry on both sides of the body. It is possible that it once formed the top of a dignitary staff.
Publications
AHDRC: 0168498