In the artistic traditions of the Kongo people, representations of maternity hold a significant place in the symbolic expression of clan continuity and the transmission of life.
These female figures, often associated with ritual or domestic contexts, evoke fertility, maternal protection, and the central role of women in the social and spiritual balance of the community.
The posture of this statue, as well as the scarifications and sculpted details, attest to the attention paid to the representation of the body and the aesthetic codes specific to Kongo art.
Beyond their aesthetic dimension, these sculptures reflect a worldview in which maternity is closely linked to the protection of lineages and the continuity of ancestors.
Kongo Kingdom — Kongo People.
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Type: Unique piece
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