24th Jun, 2021 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 190
 

A Teke seated maternity figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, with linear coiffure and scarification marks, the eyes of inset cowrie shells, the open mouth with lip plate, the breasts with scarification marks, the rounded stomach inset with mirror glass to the belly button, the hands resting upon the knees, each hand formed to hold an object, a black thread and linen forming a loin cloth, 64.5cm

The collection of Eric Mayes.

Sold for £130


 

A Teke seated maternity figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, with linear coiffure and scarification marks, the eyes of inset cowrie shells, the open mouth with lip plate, the breasts with scarification marks, the rounded stomach inset with mirror glass to the belly button, the hands resting upon the knees, each hand formed to hold an object, a black thread and linen forming a loin cloth, 64.5cm

Provenance

The collection of Eric Mayes.

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