Figure féminine à genoux ·  R. D. Congo, Yombe · ID: 3049448

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.

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AHDRC: 0017838