Very Fine Kuba Ndop Commemorative sculpture of the King
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A very Fine carved wooden sculpture with raised and incised designs and elaborate adornment, elongated headdress and proud stance. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 15 inches tall ( 17.25 inches tall on professional custom display stand) Ndop figures are idealized portraits of individual Kuba rulers. This ndop sits cross-legged on a raised platform. His face expresses composure. The short sword in his left hand (held with handle out, indicating the nonaggressive pose of the nyim) and the belts, arm bands, bracelets, shoulder ornaments, and special projecting headdress are all elements of royal regalia. Ndop figures were believed to represent and honor the spirit of the nyim and serve as a point of contact with his spirit.
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Well weathered, small chips and scrapes. fair condition.
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Very Fine Kuba Ndop Commemorative sculpture of the King
Estimate $500 - $800
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