Figure masculine debout · R. D. Congo, Basikasingo (est) · ID: 3047086
Vendu
1 200 €
Provenance
North Collection, London, EnglandLadislas Segy, New York, USA (acquired in 1951)
Rolf Huisgen, Munich, Germany (1975)
Description
wood, pigments, traces of insect caused damage, base
According to Segy, these figures were placed at burial grounds. Accordingly, he interpreted the gesture of the figure, with the hand placed on the left cheek, as a gesture of mourning.
Expertise
Certificate Ladislas Segy, No. 846, New York, June 25, 1975