Kongo Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

Carved wooden female figure, eyes gazing upward and mouth slightly open , she stands as if in awe.  Geometric scarification to front and back, all traditional stylistic elements.  Kongo people (also called Bakongo), Democratic Republic of Congo

Height:  25cm  (10 inches)

Width:  9cm  (3.5 inches)

Depth:  8cm  (3 inches)