"Democratic Republic Of Congo (formerly Zaire), Lega People, Bwami Society, Middle Of The 20th Century, Ancient Anthropomorphic Katanda Fetish With Shiny Patina"
Former anthropomorphic Katanda fetish with shiny patina
DRC (ex Zaire), Lega people, Bwami society
Mid-20th century
°°° Price can be reasonably negotiated °°°
The statuette represents a male figure standing on powerful legs. The body has a swollen abdomen, arms bent, pointing upwards, hands positioned over the ears (a sign of repentance or wisdom). The heart-shaped face, classic of the Lega culture, the eyes in the shape of coffee beans framing a long thin nose overhanging an open mouth with thick lips, the oblong skull.
Wood with old shiny patina
Small missing at the right foot and marks of use
3.3 x 17 cm without stand
Private collection
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