Pende Ritual Figure, early 20th century - Lot 126

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125 - 350 EUR
Pende Ritual Figure, early 20th century - Lot 126
Pende Ritual Figure, early 20th century An anthropomorphic Pende figure resting on a circular wooden base, entirely clad in a sewn fabric garment consisting of a tunic, pleated skirt, and leg coverings. The carved and polychrome face, painted red with black and light highlights, is topped by several points suggesting a headdress or crown. The arms are drawn back toward the abdomen, and the hands take the form of small modeled elements. The piece features a complex construction combining wood, plant fibers, fabric, pigments, and ties, with numerous visible repairs and past restorations. This type of figure may have been used in a ritual or divinatory context, as a protective representation or a vessel for spiritual power. Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pende Period: First half of the 20th century Materials: Wood, plant fibers, fabric, pigments, and cords Dimensions: Height 40 cm Weight: 470 g Condition: Significant wear from use; fabric is brittle and frayed; old seams and repairs; loss of material; and alterations to the polychromy.
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