Bembe Wooden Female Bust, Congo - Lot 118

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Bembe Wooden Female Bust, Congo - Lot 118
Bembe Wooden Female Bust, Congo Small wooden female bust, attributed to the Bembe culture. The elongated face features large almond-shaped eyes, a protruding mouth, and deep vertical scarifications covering the forehead and cheeks. The hairstyle is rendered as a rounded form, while the torso, with prominent breasts, rests on a cylindrical base. Dark brown patina with old traces of red, yellow, and black pigments. Numerous wood-boring insect tunnels, wear, cracks, missing sections on the arms, and visible old restorations. Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo Culture: Bembe Period: First half of the 20th century Material: Wood and pigments Height: 12.5 cm Condition: Age-related wear, insect damage, cracks, missing parts, and restorations
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