Hemba Male Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

singiti
height 21 1/4in (54cm)

Provenance
Barry Kitnick, Gallery K, Los Angeles
John and Marian Scott Collection, Manhattan Beach, California, acquired from the above in 1986

This singiti has a smooth, ovoid head with a high forehead and highly stylized coiffure; a raised linear beard running along the perimeter of the chin frames the bottom of the face; the head rests firmly on a thick, cylindrical neck; rounded shoulders and voluminous arms; the torso narrows at the waist, protruding at the abdomen; dark reddish brown patina and wearing a loincloth.

All proceeds from this lot to benefit the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts