{"product_id":"kuyu-figure-congo","title":"Kuyu Standing Figure Congo","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuyu male figure with an animal  (possibly a monkey) on his head.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKuyu (Kouyou) standing wooden figure from the Congo region. The Kuyu are part of the larger Mbochi group, known for their distinctive carved forms and ceremonial art. Figures like this are typically carved from light wood and feature simplified, rounded forms with attention to hairstyle and facial detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"310\"\u003eSuch sculptures are believed to relate to initiation societies and ritual life, reflecting spiritual beliefs and social identity. A well-balanced example of Central African carving, with a strong, expressive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1q6fc_73\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1q6fc_77\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1q6fc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1q6fc_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth feet are broken off, so it doesn't stand on its own. It has a large crack along the back and two cracks in the front. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In) 10.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 2.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 2.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153966\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51202243494183,"sku":"153966","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9158.jpg?v=1774538194","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/kuyu-figure-congo","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}