Dengese figure - DR Congo - first half 20th century - Lot 82

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Dengese figure - DR Congo - first half 20th century - Lot 82
Dengese figure - DR Congo - first half 20th century Carved wooden anthropomorphic figure attributed to the Dengese, depicting a standing figure of slender proportions, with a long ringed neck and a cap or cylindrical headdress topped by a rounded element. The face is stylized, with almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose and a closed mouth. The torso and abdomen are adorned with incised geometric motifs typical of the region's decorative tradition. The arms are placed alongside the body and the legs end in a fragmentary base, the object now being mounted on a metal display pedestal. The surface shows a dark patina with traces of use and age. Details: Height: 48 cm (with base) - Weight: 1,050 g.
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