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Female Statue Songye-tetela, D.r.c.

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Object description :

"Female Statue Songye-tetela, D.r.c."

Statue representing a kneeling female figure. The sculpture is dominated by an imposing prognathic head perched on a cylindrical neck. The shoulders are cut at right angles and the arms descend along the body to end in hands placed on a plump belly and which frame a cavity circled in brass. Sex and the delineation of pubic hair are well represented.
Note also that another cavity supposed to receive a magic charge is located at the top of the head. Hardwood, brown-black patina, shiny reflections; Slight lacks in places
Tetela people, DRC
Mid 20th century
H: 24 cm