Standing figure · R. D. Congo, Lega · ID: 3041992
Yann Ferrandin, Paris, France
Description
ivory, honey brown patina, the left arm resting on the belly, the right one at the back, the face dominated by a broad gap-like mouth, bulging headgear, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
the significance of these anthropomorphic ivory figures can only be judged through knowledge of their use in their original ritual context, which may change with the ritual in which they are employed. They may act as signifiers of rank, marks of identity or commemoration of ancestors. They also posses medicinal powers.
L’objet Standing figure avec l’ID d’objet 3041992 a fait partie de l’enchère 85th Tribal Art Auction en 4 mars 2017 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 384.
Vous trouverez d’autres Figures et autres types d’objets populaires sur nos pages thématiques associées. Notre page sur le thème Art africain pourrait également vous intéresser.
Remarques
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.