Lot n° 207
Estimation :
300 - 600
EUR
Polychrome Kuba Ndop Royal Figure, Congo - Lot 207
Polychrome Kuba Ndop Royal Figure, Congo
A Kuba Ndop royal figure, attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved from a single block of wood and retaining its original black and yellow polychrome paint. The sovereign is depicted seated with crossed legs in a solemn pose. His stylized face features large almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and a pronounced mouth. The head is crowned with a tall cylindrical headdress adorned with geometric motifs. The figure wears bracelets, a belt, and several prestigious ornaments, while the circular base is decorated with deeply incised motifs characteristic of the Kuba repertoire. Ndop figures embody the royal office, dynastic continuity, and the memory of the sovereign. Antique patina with signs of wear, scuffing, loss of polychromy, cracks, and old damage, particularly at the base and top.
Details: Origin: Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo Date: First half of the 20th century Material: Carved and polychromed wood Height: 62 cm Weight: 5.8 kg
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