Lot 279: An exceptional Songye figure with head turned

Songye, D. R. Congo; H: 16 1/2"

Probably originating near the Eki chiefdom, the face with short brow and thin eyes, long wide nose and large smiling mouth above a pointed chin; the shoulders squared with breasts, and swollen abdomen with remains of charge, the arms bent with hands to the torso and wide hips with powerful legs and large feet standing on a raised integral base, the head turned to the proper right as is occasionally found. A hole at the top of the head that once held a horn or further empowering material. A superb and rare carving. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property of a West Coast private collector

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