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Standing male figure, D. R. Congo, Bwaka, Size: H: 36,5 cm (H: 14.4 inch), ID: 3043600
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Lot 389
88th Tribal Art Auction

Standing male figure ·  D. R. Congo, Bwaka · ID: 3043600

not available anymore
Provenance
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 36,5 cm
H: 14.4 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of red and white pigment, string of red glass beads, min. dam., small missing parts (toes), cracks, 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 male figure with the object ID 3043600 was last part of the auction 88th Tribal Art Auction at March 10, 2018 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 389.

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Expertise

Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, Belgium, 10 September 2011

Publications

AHDRC: 0150618

Exhibition

Parcour des Mondes, Paris 2011

Africa
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