Cephalomorphic Dooble sculpture

A cephalomorphic sculpture from Mangbetu culture

The Cephalomorphic Dooble sculpture offered by Versmissen is a Mangbetu piece from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Made from ceramic, it features terracotta and brown tones. Its cephalomorphic form places the representation of the head at the centre of the composition and conveys the figurative approach characteristic of this object.

Dating from the 20th century, this sculpture reflects Mangbetu artistic craftsmanship and the rich culture from which it originates. Its volume and terracotta colour enhance the definition of its contours and details. Any black bases shown in the images are used solely for presentation and are not part of the item.

Key details of the Cephalomorphic Dooble sculpture

• Mangbetu cephalomorphic sculpture
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Made from ceramic
• Terracotta and brown colouring
• Reference: AAA1087