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Unknown (Historical) — Kongo-Yombe Maternity Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Unknown (Historical)

Kongo-Yombe Maternity Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

This Kongo-Yombe maternity figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo represents historical African sculptural traditions. The work embodies cultural significance and artistic craftsmanship from Central Africa.

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Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

November 15, 2022

Estimate: $6,000$9,000

Lot 76

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Unknown (Historical), Kongo-Yombe Maternity Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo

This Kongo-Yombe maternity figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo represents historical African sculptural traditions. The work embodies cultural significance and artistic craftsmanship from Central Africa.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ceremonial, African, Symbolic, Wood, Maternity, Sculpture, Historical, Tribal Art, Dark Wood, Figurative

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