Sculpture of an African Mangbetu woman
SKU: B24Bronze alloy sculpture representing the profile of an African Mangbetu woman, Congo, province of Haut Uele. The Mangbetu were known for their elongated heads. The tribe used to wrap babies heads tightly with cloth in order to give them this distinctive appearance. The characteristic profile with the special hairstyle was often depicted by European artists in the early 20th century.
First half 20th century.
Not signed.
Dimensions: the base 6 cm x 10 cm, the sculpture 30 x 21 x 2.5 cm.
Condition: excellent.
| Specification | Description |
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| Weight | 1,54 Kg |
