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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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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

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.

Seen at
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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