Lot n° 38
Estimation :
250 - 400
EUR
Chokwe female figure, DR Congo / Angola, first half 20th cen - Lot 38
Chokwe female figure, DR Congo / Angola, first half 20th century
Anthropomorphic sculpture by the Chokwe people featuring a standing female figure of stylized proportions, characterized by a long cylindrical neck, narrow torso and pronounced hips; the head features an elaborate headdress sculpted in relief with squared geometric decoration; the face features stylized features with almond-shaped eyes highlighted with red pigment, a straight nose and an incised mouth; the arms are drawn back along the body and the powerful legs rest on broad feet forming a stable base; the surface has a dark brown patina with traces of use compatible with dating to the first half of the 20th century.
Details: Height: 28 cm - Weight: 350 g - First half of the 20th century.
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