Mishi figure, pre-Bembe - East Kivu, Zaire / Congo - First third of the 20th century

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Mishi figure, pre-Bembe - East Kivu, Zaire / Congo - First third of the 20th century

Name: Mishi figure, pre-Bembe - East Kivu, Zaire / Congo - First third of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 1LPPJ5D9DI
Price: 800 EUR
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800 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Mishi figure, pre-Bembe.
Eastern Kivu, Zaire / Congo
First third of the 20th century
Wood, plant fibers, pigments
Off base: H. :9,8cm - W. : 6,4cm

Figure in the form of a two-faced mask, known as an "alunga".
The prominent eyes are largely encircled by a double rim forming the superciliary arches, and meet again at mouth level, with a central separation representing the nose. The mouth is shaped like a small rectangle with a cavity. The forehead is small and rounded.
The base is rough-cut.
This sculpture is repeated on the other side.
The vertical part between the heads, like the "coup", is lined with natural fibers.
Traces of ochre and white pigments remain around the eyes.
A monoxyle sculpture with a beautiful deep patina.

Reference : 2911

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Tribal Art (African Usuels and Rituals items of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo