Lot 213
 

A Mumuye standing ancestor figure, Nigeria, adorned with coloured glass beads and cowrie shells, the elongated body with linear carving and pronounced belly button, on short legs, 45cm; a Lulua charm figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, with carved scarification marks, holding a short knife and cup, the lower section carved as a stake decorated with glass beads, 45.5cm; and a Buyu (Boyo) standing figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, with scarification marks to the face and torso, carved bangles to each arm, 31cm

The collection of Eric Mayes.

Sold for £40


 

A Mumuye standing ancestor figure, Nigeria, adorned with coloured glass beads and cowrie shells, the elongated body with linear carving and pronounced belly button, on short legs, 45cm; a Lulua charm figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, with carved scarification marks, holding a short knife and cup, the lower section carved as a stake decorated with glass beads, 45.5cm; and a Buyu (Boyo) standing figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, with scarification marks to the face and torso, carved bangles to each arm, 31cm

Provenance

The collection of Eric Mayes.

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