24th Jun, 2021 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 158
 

A Hemba standing male ancestor figure, (Singiti), Democratic Republic of Congo, a stylised coiffure with plaited band and open cross form to the rear, the long face with relief carved almond shape eyes and a three row beard, upon a long neck with pronounced adams apple, with raised shoulders above a slender body with rounded stomach and pronounced belly button, painted with a dark pigment throughout, 83cm

The collection of Eric Mayes.

Sold for £160


 

A Hemba standing male ancestor figure, (Singiti), Democratic Republic of Congo, a stylised coiffure with plaited band and open cross form to the rear, the long face with relief carved almond shape eyes and a three row beard, upon a long neck with pronounced adams apple, with raised shoulders above a slender body with rounded stomach and pronounced belly button, painted with a dark pigment throughout, 83cm

Provenance

The collection of Eric Mayes.

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