ON SALE!! Antique Central African Carved Wooden Ancestor Figure (Boyo Style) home decor African art

This antique Central African carved wooden figure is a striking example of a "Boyo antique," reflecting the distinctive artistic traditions of the Boyo people, primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania. The figure features an elongated, standing form with broad shoulders and short, sturdy limbs. Its stylized head is adorned with incised patterns on the forehead and cheeks, characteristic of traditional scarification marks, and a small, fin-like projection from the crown. The torso is decorated with similar geometric carvings on the chest and abdomen. Carved from dark, aged hardwood, the figure possesses a rich patina and visible signs of wear, underscoring its authenticity and historical significance. Such figures often served as ancestral effigies, imbued with spiritual power, and were central to ritual practices and communal life.

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