Small figure "mbulenga"
R. D. Congo, Lulua
Vendu
600 €
Provenance
Lore Kegel, Hamburg, Germany (collected in situ, 1953)Oskar Schimmer, Erlangen, Germany (2005)
Taille
H: 17 cm
H: 6.7 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, encrusted in some areas, traces of kaolin, carved with loincloth and broad neck ornament, beautiful detail: deepening in the left hand for insertion of kaolin/magical substances, patina of old age and usage, slightly dam., base