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Ancient M'BETE female ancestor statue, Gabon-Congo border
height 62cm
Semi-hard wood covered with brass sheets plated with copper nails and iron neck ring
The M'Bete are located on the border of the Middle Congo and Gabon. They claim a Kota origin. Like them, they practice ancestor worship but without boxes or baskets of reliquaries. It is possible that under the belly covered with brass a cavity contains some relics (it sounds hollow when tapped) while others are located in the back
This statue with a concave face and convex forehead has an open mouth and reveals threatening teeth. Large ears typical of this kind of statues
The female sex is well pronounced
Tribal scarifications on the face, chest and lower abdomen
Eroded feet fixed to the plinth by its former owner
short legs giving stretched momentum to the trunk
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Ref: 2HEWZ50DLG
Condition | Good |
Style | Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style) |
Period | 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century) |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
Location | 83330, LE CASTELLET, France |
Gerard Guardia
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