Further Explorations
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century
Carved male Songye nkishi power figure, made in collaboration with a ritual practitioner (nganga). Used within a community context. Horned power receptacle, retained rope bindings, and a rare secondary face held against the torso.
Height: 65 cm
Width: 20 cm
Weight: 1702 g
Indonesia, West Java, Cirebon, 19th century
Wooden Topeng mask from the Cirebon theatrical tradition. Elongated male face with a dramatic, expressive character and ornamental mustache. Natural wood surface with an aged patina.
Height: 30 cm
Width: 17 cm
Weight: 677 g
Gabon, 20th century
Wooden seated figure attributed to Fang people. Weighty and balanced, with pronounced facial features and coiffure.
Height: 53 cm
Width: 19 cm
Weight: 3416 g
Cameroun, 19th/20th century
Wooden female figure associated with the Bamiléké people. Upright posture with a calm, grounded presence. Naturally aged surface patina.
Height: 49 cm
Width: 17.5 cm
Weight: 1426 g
West Germany, 1960s
Ceramic jug by Elly (1929─2009) and Willhelm Kuch (1925─2023). Brown stoneware body and vertical white stripes, conrasting black glazing on the inside.
Height: 13 cm
Width: 12 cm
Weight: 479 g