Lot 176: A fine Yaka or Suku Mbwoolo figure

People: Yaka or Suku
DR Congo
H: 13"
The well carved figure with hair bun, large ears and refined facial features; the body carved with great care, depicting a swollen abdomen. the figure well patinated and on a custom base.and

Provenance:
Collected in Congo prior to 1970 by Lawson Mooney, former Director of Catholic Aid Agencies; Dr. Kenneth Adelman, former US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, and one time member of USAID, Zaire, c. 1975; A NY Private collection.

Price Realized: $100

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