Ngbaka, Teke, and Yoruba Style Carved Wood Figures, Central and West Africa

Item Details

Yoruba style (Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Togo, West Africa)
Female figure, late 20th century
Carved wood

Ngbaka style (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa)
Figure, late 20th century
Carved wood and wire

Teke style (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa)
Figure, late 20th century
Carved wood and cloth

Condition

- moderate chips and scratches throughout; minor dirt accretions to surface; abrasions and finish loss; minor cracks scattered throughout; insect holes to base of Yoruba figure; loss to base and to feet of figures.

Dimensions

- measures tallest Yoruba figure.

Item #

ITMG812082