Buyu Sikasingo Esusany’o ancestor figure
Cubism and ancestor in the Congo tradition
Superb ancient African statue of a pre-Bembe group called Sikasingo or Buyu. You can recognize the long face, characteristically thinning with a crenellated beard.
The body has members created geometrically. Honey patina.
In African art Sikasingo Buyu, these ancestor statue called esusany’o were devolved to cults.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 45 x 14 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Very good
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Cubism and ancestor in the Congo tradition
Superb ancient African statue of a pre-Bembe group called Sikasingo or Buyu. You can recognize the long face, characteristically thinning with a crenellated beard.
The body has members created geometrically. Honey patina.
In African art Sikasingo Buyu, these ancestor statue called esusany’o were devolved to cults.