Pair of shrine figures
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Lot: 118
96th AuctionPair of shrine figures
D. R. Congo, Zela
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Marc Desaive, Soumagne, Belgium Srdjan Sremac, The Hague, The Netherlands Piet Lepelaar, Leiden, The Netherlands |
H: 9.3 inch & 9.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, colour pigments, each mounted on base
According to M. L. Felix, figures of the Zela appearing in male-female couples are representations of the primal ancestors. The motif was used in many ways. It is found on caryatid stools, neck rests, combs, dignitary staffs, musical instruments, etc.
Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 204
