SKU: 148999
Ndengese Dengese Female Maternity Figure Congo
Height: 16.0
Width: 5.0
Depth: 4.0
Width: 5.0
Depth: 4.0
$250.00
Description
This is an Ndengese Female Maternity Figure from Congo, made from wood with carved detailing and pigmentation. The figure's face exudes authority and is adorned with symbolic designs. The muscles are exaggerated in size and the neck in length, with the arms gently wrapped around a small child. The Ndengese are related to the Kuba and their culture includes elaborate body scarification.
Height (In)
16.0
Width (In)
5.0
Depth (In)
4.0
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Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Ndengese
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Condition
Damage/Repair: Crack through side of head, smaller cracks and scuffs to wood. See photos for details
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.