Metoko (mituku) statue, Democratic Republic Of Congo

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Metoko (mituku) statue, Democratic Republic Of Congo

Name: Metoko (mituku) statue, Democratic Republic Of Congo
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: H5BG33FUWA
Price: 1200 EUR
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By Gallery CURIOSITAS

1.200 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Statue presenting a standing male figure. The arms are along the body and follow the same angle as the torso. The face, very stylized, is heart-shaped. A vertical line separates this "heart" and suggests the nose. The head is surmounted by a bun pierced with small holes where feathers must have been inserted.
The ankles are surrounded by wires forming bracelets.
The wood is coated with red pigment giving it this ochre-orange color.
A rare representation and style for this statue used during initiation rites. We can note a stylistic influence of the Lengola and the Mbole.
Wood, pigments, iron. Small damages and cracks on the back.
Metoko or Mituku people, Ubundu territory, Democratic Republic of Congo.
H : 40 cm
Mid 20th century
Provenance : Ex Belgian collection

Ref: H5BG33FUWA

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Artist	Metoko
Height (cm)	40 cm
Materials	Wood