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Lot n° 259
Estimation :
60 - 80
EUR
Statuette of Songye style - Lot 259
Statuette of Songye style
Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood
Height : 27 cm
The hieratic attitude of this small male statuette is expressed through the hands with splayed fingers, placed on a bulbous belly, an elongated and striated face, a rounded forehead, large almond-shaped eyes, heavy bulging eyelids, a prognathic rectangular mouth, square shoulders. The monumental feet are incorporated at the base. At the top of the skull, a horn reinforces the disturbing aspect. This statuette is related to the Kisengwa style (see François Neyt).
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