Figure féminine à genoux · R. D. Congo, Yombe · ID: 3049448
German Private Collection
Description
wood, rich patina, surface treated with wax or oil,
Masterful carving, body forms and facial features are beautifully shaped. Her coiffure forms a point at the top and is decorated with incised geometric motifs, ears and eyebrows are ornamentally designed.
Her left hand is holding her breast in a gesture demonstrating her nurturing faculties. After being magically activated by a ritual specialist, it would have been used by an individual to favorably manipulate forces and alter events, most probably relating to the enhancement of fertility.
L’objet Figure féminine à genoux numéro d’objet 3049448, a fait partie de la dernière 99e vente aux enchères du 12 novembre 2022 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 34 a atteint un prix de vente de 6 000 €.
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