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Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu figures

Mangbetu figures
With certificate of authenticity

55 x 25 Cm / 2,300 Kg
Wood, plant fibres
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Mid-twentieth century
RDC

Scarification and body paintwork, conveyed by geometric signs, cover the faces and bodies of these sculpted figures. The tall hairstyle is characteristic of the Mangbetu aristocrates.

Mangbetu : Peuple d'agriculteurs, éleveurs et d'artisans d'Afrique centrale présent au Congo, et en Ouganda. L'art mangbetu est très développé, en particulier les masques et les figures en bois. Ils sont réputés comme d'excellents forgerons et sculpteurs, il pratiquent aussi la poterie et la vannerie.

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