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Unknown — Statue Nkonde, Kongo / Yombe, République Démocratique du Congo
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Statue Nkonde, Kongo / Yombe, République Démocratique du Congo

A Nkonde statue from the Kongo or Yombe peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a power figure traditionally used in spiritual and healing practices. These sculptures are characterized by their distinctive form and ritual significance.

🔨 Auction Lot

Collection Hélène Leloup, Le Journal d'une Pionnière, Vol. I

June 21, 2023

Estimate: $250,000$350,000

Lot 32

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Unknown, Statue Nkonde, Kongo / Yombe, République Démocratique du Congo

A Nkonde statue from the Kongo or Yombe peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a power figure traditionally used in spiritual and healing practices. These sculptures are characterized by their distinctive form and ritual significance.

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

Related themes

Congo, Ritual, African Art, Sculpture, Spiritual, Power Figure, Kongo, Yombe, Nkonde

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Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art