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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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin &amp; meaning<\/strong><br \/>\nThis image comes from the DR Congo (Kuba, Kasai region) and is part of the former collection of the renowned German collector <em>Gerd Korinthenberg<\/em>. 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight: 37 cm<br \/>\nWidth: 6 cm<br \/>\nDepth: 7.5 cm<\/p>\n<p>An extraordinary and museum-like piece that is not only a <strong>spiritual power<\/strong> radiates, but also carries a rich collecting past.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uniek Congolees beeld met hoofdtooi uit de collectie van Gerd Korinthenberg, een krachtig en authentiek verzamelstuk voor liefhebbers van tribale kunst. Het beeld toont een indrukwekkende hoofdtooi, zorgvuldig gesneden uit hout, met een dynamische vormgeving die de status en spirituele kracht van de voorgestelde figuur benadrukt. 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