BEMBE FEMALE FETISH FIGURE

Origin: Bembe peoples, D. R Congo     (Provenance: Collected in the 1930s, Ex. Druout Action, Paris)

Period/Date: Very Early 20th century

Materials:  Hardwood, porcelain, remnants of fetish material

Description:  Here's a fine female figure with inset porcelain eyes. She is leaning forward and has good movement with deeply carved raised scarification.  There is a hollowed core in the anal cavity which once contained fetish material.  In has acquired a warm rich patina from age and use.  In good condition with a few age cracks. 

Dimensions:   Height 8"  (20.5 cm), Width 2.5"  (6.5 cm)

Price: SOLD