This kind of figure had mnemonic funtion as the assisted in telling ancestors stories or the depiction of provebs. Height : 29x8cm Estimated age : Early 20th Century Material : wood Private Collections
topped by an Elephant dates from the 1940’s, when the government commissioned animal sculptures at Tonj . These large sculpture come from the Bongo people of southern Sudan , large sculpted funerary or memorial were placed above tombs , among the bongo large scuptures reconized and honore male elites ,…
Tabwa figure allegedly represent ancestors , this tabwa figure were carved as prestige object and their role was assert the chief’s authority . Material : Wood Dimention : 33cm Height : 0,5 kg Provenance : Private Collection Estimated age : 20th Century
Tongwe and Bende figures are rare , artistic styles related to those of the Tabwa and Bembe. their figures have shortened legs , stylized incized hands . Height : 60x15cm Material : Wood Estimated age : 1940 – 1945 Provenance : Private Collections