A Fine Bembe Female Ancestor Figure, Republic of the Congo biteke, standing on enlarged domed feet, the female figure with protruding breasts and elaborate scarification on the abdomen, the hands cupped in an offering gesture, the elegant face with protruding jaw, porcelain inset eyes and a sunken C-shaped motif inside the coiffure; fine varied dark brown patina with traces of light pigment. height 6 1/2 in. 16.5 cm
A Fine Bembe Female Ancestor Figure, Republic of the Congo biteke, standing on enlarged domed feet, the female figure with protruding breasts and elaborate scarification on the abdomen, the hands cupped in an offering gesture, the elegant face with protruding jaw, porcelain inset eyes and a sunken C-shaped motif inside the coiffure; fine varied dark brown patina with traces of light pigment. height 6 1/2 in. 16.5 cm
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