Kongo Sundi Power Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
height 8 1/4in (20.7cm)
Provenance
Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass Collection, New York, acquired in the 1970s
This enigmatic power figure, while diminutive in size, has a profound presence with expressive movement. The head is tilted back, gazing upwards towards the cosmos; the shoulders are thrown back with the arms reaching around to the front to hold the magic bundle with a mirror nested in the abdomen. The legs bend at the knees adding balance and harmony to the overall composition; a darkened ritual patination covering the figure further invigorates it.
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height 8 1/4in (20.7cm)
Provenance
Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass Collection, New York, acquired in the 1970s
This enigmatic power figure, while diminutive in size, has a profound presence with expressive movement. The head is tilted back, gazing upwards towards the cosmos; the shoulders are thrown back with the arms reaching around to the front to hold the magic bundle with a mirror nested in the abdomen. The legs bend at the knees adding balance and harmony to the overall composition; a darkened ritual patination covering the figure further invigorates it.
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