This Ngbaka style statue showcases a female figure with a shiny patina and a slight ridging scarification on her forehead. The statue measures 16.5 inches tall and weighs 3 pounds. The tip of her right foot is damaged along with her right ear which seems to have been sanded down. Please inspect photos carefully.
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| Type of Object | Figure |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Ngbaka |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 16.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 4.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 4.5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Right foot and right ear broken. Imperfections and wear and tear. |
Tribe Information
About the Ngbaka People
“…a number of different tribes living in an area between the Ubangi and the Middle Lualaba (Zaire) Rivers. Owing to their close contact with one another, their culture and their stylistic output overlaps. The major tribe in the region is the Ngbaka who inhabit the high plains on the left bank of the Ubangi River. They migrated from the north and settled in their present location - an area controlled by the Ngbandi – in the 1920s. Several political chiefs and family patriarchs rule over the 400,000 people. Ngbaka men farm the land which is their main food resource.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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Additional Information
About Ngbaka Figures
“Ngbaka figures are often found in pairs and can be as tall as 100 cm. they are believed to represent their two primordial ancestors. Seto and Nabo, and are placed on altars in houses where they fulfil a protective role. Similarly, small anthropomorphic or zoomorphic fetishes covered in red pigment are believed to bring good fortune.
Spikes surmounted by a stylized head were used to mark off sacred ground.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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