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Kongo Maternity sculpture, African Art

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A Kongo Maternity sculpture, African Art: A lovely carved wooden sculpture of a mother holding her infant child, seated cross legged and wearing ceremonial cap. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall

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A Kongo maternity sculpture, African Art: A carved wooden image of a Mother and child with a dramatic facial expression and some linear designs, bead and iron adornment. Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

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A Fine Old Kongo Maternity Sculpture, African Art.: A Nice older carved wooden Mother with child or Maternity sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with elaborate tattoo or scarification design

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A Kongo maternity sculpture Mother & Child, African Art: A finely crafted wooden maternity sculpture, featuring a well carved mother holding her child, the mother decorated with raised tribal scars ans she has inset glass eyes and chest cavity sealed with g

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A Very Fine Kongo Maternity Image, African Art: A carved wooden sculpture of a Mother holding her child, with finely incised design and a wonderful polished surface. The sculpture measures 8.25 inches tall ( 10.5 inches tall on professional custom

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A Rare Old Kongo sculpture , African Art: A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

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A Fine Baule maternity sculpture, African Art: A very finely carved maternity sculpture featuring a lovely Mother and child image, the mother with elaborate coiffure and with a small child on her back, adorned with glass beads. baule peoples, Ivor

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RARE IDOMA MATERNITY SCULPTURE AFRICAN ART: Tall carved wooden female effigy shown holding her child. The female has thick raised scarification patterns on breast and torso accented with painted areas, protruding navel and overall classic style

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A Lovely Lulua Maternity sculpture, African Art: A very fine vintage sculpture of a Mother and child with wonderful treatment to the mothers face. Lulua peoples, Congo, central Africa. The statue measures 14.5 x 4 inches.

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A Vintage Bembe Maternity sculpture, African Art: A vintage carved wooden effigy of a Mother holding her child. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa.Of note is how she is holding the child, who rests on their side with stiff arms and posture. Perhaps a sick

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Bena Lulua maternity sculpture, African Art: A serene maternity Figure (Bwanga Bwa Cibola) Bena Lulua /Luluwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. Carved wood with highly ornate tribal tattoo designs and shown holding a small infant asleep

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A Luba Maternity Sculpture, African Art: A Finely crafted female maternity image of Mother shown seated on stool with infant in her lap. The female has an elaborate carved coiffure and a small area of tribal scarification on the abdomen. Des

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Kulongo Mother & Child maternity sculpture African Art: This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kulongo peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West AfricaCarved wooden image of a female breast feeding her infant child . A lovely and powerful sculpture with a well

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Fine Kongo Maternity sculpture, African Mother & Child: A carved wooden maternity image from the Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The mother's peaked hairstyle is echoed by the coiffure of the child cradled in her lap. This sculpture was likely placed in

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Eroded Yoruba Maternity Shrine Sculpture, African Art: A rare old female sculpture with child, all carved from a single piece of wood. This figure of a nursing mother was most likely part of a community shrine that honored the founding ancestors. Housed i

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Lovely Yoruba Maternity sculpture with Dog, African Art: Finely carved Mother and child image with their Pet Dog at her knees. This wood sculpture has elaborate design and was obviously created by a skilled craftsman, all carved from a single piece of wood.

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A carved wooden image of a female shown seated cross legged and holding a child in her arms. Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture is heavily worn and well handled, this appears to be an early curio that was carved for travelers, but has been around for some time, not a new carving. The statue measures 10.5 inches tall with a 4 lb shipping weight.

Condition

fair condition, heavy wear and handling, chips and scrapes, worn nose and chipped lips.

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Kongo Maternity sculpture, African Art

Name: Kongo Maternity sculpture, African Art
SKU: 61804267
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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