Buyu ancestor figure
African art figurine from Democratic Republic of Congo. Very distinctive, it belongs to the Buyu style.
This is an ancestor representation. To pay homage to him, the sculptor showed great care in the sculpture: beautiful balance, numerous scarifications, lustrous patina. This very aesthetic African Buyu statuette is a real masterpiece.
02043
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 28 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- D. R. Congo private collection
- Condition
- Excellent
African art figurine from Democratic Republic of Congo. Very distinctive, it belongs to the Buyu style.
This is an ancestor representation. To pay homage to him, the sculptor showed great care in the sculpture: beautiful balance, numerous scarifications, lustrous patina. This very aesthetic African Buyu statuette is a real masterpiece.