"Fumani Stone Chief Figure From Congo"
Very beautiful stone (soapstone?) representing a deceased tribal chief called "Fumani" seated cross-legged on a pedestal dressed in a cape and a hat which resembles European clothing from the beginning of the 19th century grayish patina chipped by place, lack on the back of the head Realistically made, his posture is classic for this type of sculpture from lower Zaire height 40cm plus wooden base (total height 44cm) free shipping worldwideProvenance; Maud et rené GARCIA
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