African sculpture whose glazed abdomen contains a protective magical charge. The gaze refers to mediumistic abilities. Grainy grey brown patina, desiccation cracks. The Vili, the Lâri, the Sûndi, the Woyo, the Bembé, the Bwende, the Yombé and the Kôngo were the Kôngo group, led by King ntotela . Their kingdom reached its peak in the 16th century with the ivory, copper and slave trade. Of the same beliefs and traditions, they produced a statuary endowed with a codified gesture in relation to their vision of the world. Source: "Le geste Kôngo" Ed. Musée Dapper ; "Animal" Dapper Museum.
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