Tabwa Female Figure, Eastern Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congoheight 8 1/4in (21cm)ProvenanceOlivier Larroque, Galerie Ombres, NimesPrivate Collection, New YorkPublishedAfrican Heritage Archives, object ao-0042464Standing stoically with graceful proportions, her attenuated arms resting on each thigh and legs slightly bent at the knees, the torso with diminutive breasts and a power charge hole at the lower back; the shoulders elegantly rounded and supporting her spherical head with C-form ears, a coiffure in iconic Tabwa style with incised crisscross pattern, her large coffee-bean eyes, nose and diminutive mouth appearing to have been highly rubbed down; another power charge hole at the top of the head; fine glossy varied light and dark brown patina.