Songye statuette - DR Congo - first half of the 20th century - Lot 60

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Songye statuette - DR Congo - first half of the 20th century - Lot 60
Songye statuette - DR Congo - first half of the 20th century Male statuette in carved wood representing a standing figure with bent legs, resting on a circular base carved from the mass, the elongated head with angular face with incised almond-shaped eyes, protruding straight nose and projected mouth forming a slight relief, long cylindrical neck supporting a schematized torso with arms bent forward, hands resting on the abdomen, compact proportions and geometric treatment characteristic of Songye statuary, surface with light to dark brown patina with darker areas of wear, old shrinkage cracks visible at the base consistent with the age and drying of the wood. Height : 17 cm - Weight : 112 g
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