Suku, Zaire, Double Male/Female figure. Carved wood, Early 20th Century. This intriguing and unusual sculpture shows a male and a female figure sharing the same body, but not in a harmonious way. The female faces one way and has a single leg, her buttock resting on a stool, while at her back is a male with similar pose. The meaning and use of this piece is unknown.
DIMENSIONS: 15.75"H x 7"W x 5"D
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
CONDITION: Aged appearance with multiple abrasions and some small wood losses and cracks in the wood.
DIMENSIONS: 15.75"H x 7"W x 5"D
PROVENANCE: Private collection.
CONDITION: Aged appearance with multiple abrasions and some small wood losses and cracks in the wood.