Congolese statue with headdress (Kuba, Kasai region) - ex-collection Gerd Korinthenberg

Description

Unique Congolese statue with headdress from Gerd Korinthenberg's collection, a powerful and authentic collector's piece for lovers of tribal art.

The image shows an impressive headdress, carefully carved from wood, with a dynamic design that emphasises the status and spiritual power of the figure presented. Photographs show how the sculpture bears a warm, dark patina with slight sheen on the protruding parts, traces of use indicating prolonged ritualistic handling. The proportions of the face are expressive: the almond-shaped eyes and sharp nose line reinforce the presence of the ancestral power this object embodies.

Origin & meaning
This image comes from the DR Congo (Kuba, Kasai region) and is part of the former collection of the renowned German collector Gerd Korinthenberg. His collection was known for its quality and authenticity, giving this object not only aesthetic value but also excellent documentation of provenance. Such statues with headdresses were often used in rituals to seek protection or strengthen ties with ancestors. They symbolised wisdom, spiritual power and the continuity of community.

Dimensions
Height: 37 cm
Width: 6 cm
Depth: 7.5 cm

An extraordinary and museum-like piece that is not only a spiritual power radiates, but also carries a rich collecting past.