Rare pair of figures
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Lot: 297
90.I Tribal Art and 90.II Contemporary Native American ArtRare pair of figures
D. R. Congo, Nkanu
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| American Private Collection | H: 12.8 inch/ 13.6 inch (male/ female) | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, black and white pigment,
The art of the Nkanu is mainly related to initiation "nkanda".
The most prominent are the large high relief panels adorned with anthropomorphic or zoomorphic carvings that cover the walls of the three-sided "kikaku" hut.
Figures are extremely rare to find. According to Felix they could be ancestor figures.
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 130
Annemieke van Damme, Spectacular Display, New York 2001, p. 62 ff.
