This Buyu statue features a male figure wearing a leather loin cloth and necklace made from vegetable fiber. He has a crack along the left side of his face and wear and tear throughout. The statue is 22 inches tall and weighs 4 pounds.
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Adorned Male Buyu Ancestor Figure 22″ – DRC – African Art
Original price was: $250.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Buyu |
| Material | Wood, Pigment, Leather, Vegetable Fiber |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 22" |
| Width (Inches) | 5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 4.5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 4 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Crack along side of face. Imperfections and wear and tear. |
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Tribe Information
About the Buyu People
The Buyu people, (also known as Basikasingo, Babuyu and Eastern Pende), live between the Lualaba River and the northwestern end of Lake Tanganyika in DRC. There are 6 clans known to form the Buyu ethnic group, three of which are known for their male and female ancestor figures. These figures are meant to venerate chiefs of the Buyu who led migrations, founded villages and provided exceptional leadership. The statues used to worship these ancestors are so stylistically close to neighboring tribes, that they are often mislabeled.
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