Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th century | Yombe Prestige Figure

Democratic Republic of Congo
late 19th century
Yombe Prestige Figure

carved wood
80cm. high; 2ft. ¼in.

Condition Report:
Chips and losses to carving and surface which reveal underlying timber. Aperture to head rest which suggests there may have been an additional element.

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