Three Songye caryatid stools, Democratic Republic of Congo, the smaller stool carved as a standing elderly female supported by two staffs surmounted by male and female figures, the circular top inset with black seeds with pierced border, the male stool with applied brass studs to the top, hands and abdomen, with carved coiffure and butterfly mouth, with coloured glass bead necklace, the female stool with applied brass studs to the circular top, arms, forehead and abdomen, with coloured glass necklace, 35cm, 43cm & 44cm

The Andrzej Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection, London, UK.