Pair of male and female figures, late 20th - early 21st century.
Origin Uganda, carved and pigmented African mahogany.
Measurements: (mm.385x170x60) and (mm.375x170x60)
The style is inspired by the traditions of the Congolese basin, particularly the Songye and Luba tribes.
The geometric and chromatic decorations on the face refer to a symbolic language linked to protection and belonging, these signs do not have a univocal and codified meaning: they were fluid codes, readable only by the initiates, and varied from clan to clan, the rectangular or checkerboard motifs: indicate belonging and rank.
These works were purchased in Uganda, but they are the result of strong cultural interactions with neighboring Congo: during times of conflict, many Congolese refugees brought with them their knowledge and artistic practices, and over time the traditions have intertwined. The result is a craft that preserves the Congolese aesthetic, filtered through contemporary folk art.
Unique specimen, perfect preservation.