Ancestral King Sculpture

An ancestral figure with carved details

Offered by Versmissen, the King Ancestral sculpture is a female figure in wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This mid-20th-century piece features a varied patina and intricately carved scarification marks across the body. Its distinctive hairstyle also contributes to the figure's expression and visual balance.

The sculpture displays stylistic similarities to works by the neighbouring Kuba people. This formal affinity helps contextualise its sculptural language while highlighting its own distinctive characteristics. The wood has a dark brown colour, also listed as brown in the colour palette. Measuring 24 x 24 x 53 cm, this vertical figure bears the reference AAA1100 and belongs to the figurative sculpture category.

Details of the King Ancestral sculpture

• Female figure crafted from wood
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 53 cm
• Varied patina, scarification marks and distinctive hairstyle
• Reference: AAA1100