A Luba/Songye power figure
Democratic Republic of Congo of softly rounded forms, the figure executed in a dense blond wood with remains of original hide attachments; original coiffure now deficient, multiple strands of beads to the neck, a skirt, original to the piece but possibly added later in the field, covering the genitals and legs. Powerful and beautifully carved, fine surface.
height 33 1/2in