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Old Kuba Dengese Female Ancestor sculpture African Art
Old Kuba Dengese Female Ancestor sculpture African Art
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A wonderfully abstract and well weathered old sculpture of a Female Ancestor from the Dengese sub tribe of the Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture has some wonderful form and flow, giving it a almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture shows obvious age and wear, and appears to have been well handled and washed often, suggesting use as a shrine object. The quality of the carving also suggests it was made for ceremonial use.The sculpture measures 23 inches tall.
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Well weathered and well handled, fair.
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