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Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo

$475
$95050% Off
£364.92
£729.8550% Off
€419.29
€838.5950% Off
CA$668.15
CA$1,336.2950% Off
A$750.63
A$1,501.2650% Off
CHF 392.21
CHF 784.4150% Off
MX$9,161.82
MX$18,323.6450% Off
NOK 4,979.88
NOK 9,959.7650% Off
SEK 4,687.51
SEK 9,375.0150% Off
DKK 3,128.93
DKK 6,257.8650% Off

About the Item

Rare carved wood standing female Pende figure with arms at sides cascading hair. Classic downturned Pende style face, feet absent. Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid-20th century. Figure is 12 inches high, on custom wood base total height 12 3/4 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. small chips and wear from traditional use, feet absent.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM1041541stDibs: LU1778231678972

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