Bonhams 1793 : A Bembe figurine

Democratic Republic of Congo, boldly carved with powerful facial features and elongated beard, the figure standing in an aggressive posture holding a horn in one hand and a knife in the other. Elaborate raised scarifications from the breast down to the abdomen, bent knees with exaggerated feet; fine dusky red-brown patina.
height 9in

Sold for US$ 14,400 inc. premium