Standing male ancestor figure "singiti" with hoe · D. R. Congo, Luba / Hemba · ID: 3046434
sold
EUR 3,200
Provenance
Ivan Dierickx, Brussels, Belgium (ca.1970-75)Loed van Bussel, The Hague, The Netherlands
Cornelis Pieter Meulendijk (1912-1979), Rotterdam, The Netherlands
By inheritance through the family, seller 1980
Christie’s, South Kensington, 22 October 1980, Lot 133
Victor Skipp, Hopton, Suffolk, England
Kettle’s Yard, University of Cambridge, England
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 28 May 2016, Lot 392
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, Sweden
Size
H: 44 cm
H: 17.3 inch
Description
wood, missing parts/ insect caused damage, base
This idealized portrait commemorated and honored the lifetime accomplishments of a deceased male ancestor. With its serene expression the figure embodies the dignity and wisdom of a respected elder.
The facial features of this figure are strikingly even and the body shapes clearly formulated. A particularly beautiful detail are the fingers of the left hand, which enclose the shaft of the hoe in an almost naturalistic way.
Publications
AHDRC: 0124739