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Early 20th Century Female Figure. Lwena/Chokwe, Angola-Zambia

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This early twentieth-century figurative sculpture, from the Lwena/Chokwe culture in the Angola-Zambia Border Region, depicts a female standing in an upright stance. A defining characteristic of this piece is the position of the female's arms, which are clasped behind her back. Brass tacks and small cross-shaped markings adorn the figure's face, and a pattern of finely engraved lines feature on her carved coiffure. Ex Private Collection, Belgium Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century Height Including Custom Stand: 29cm Width Including Custom Stand: 9.5cm Depth Including Custom Stand: 9.5cm

Dimensions:

Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)

Style:

Tribal (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Carved

Place of Origin:

Angola

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

First Half of the 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU8736234907852

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