Democratic Republic of the Congo, mid-20th century - Kongo maternity statue

Democratic Republic of Congo
Statue of maternity protection of the Kongo ethnic group
Mid 20th century

Superb dark brown patina.

Very fine scarifications from the shoulders through the neck, on the shoulders and on the chest, and on the back.

This type of fetish was used to ward off bad luck, illnesses, difficulty in having children.

Small restoration at the top right, lack due to xylophagous insects at the bottom, see photos.

Dimensions: height 34.5 cm × width 13 cm × depth 13 cm

Dimensions :
- Height : 34.5 cm
- Width : 13 cm
- Depth : 13 cm