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.africaDirect { background: #fff; } .africaDirect td.logo { padding: 0 10px; background: #000; } .description { font: normal 14px serif; margin: 0 auto; width: 500px; color: #000; text-align: left; } .africaDirect a { font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; color: #55ae3a; } Kuba Ndop Wooden Royal Figure, Replica , African Type of Object: Carving, igureEthnic Group: Kuba Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo. Materials: WoodApproximate Age: Late twentieth century. Dimensions: Heigth is 11 inches. Overall Condition: GoodDamage, Repair: Wear Additional Information: Well carved kneeling figure with dark patina. Note the Kuba noble's shaved hairstyle, arm bracelets, typical Kuba ornaments on belly and headdress, and full bellied physique--all essential elements on an ndop. This is a recent copy of a Kuba Ndop very reduced in size. Kuba ndop figures show the king, usually seated cross legged, and the object in front of him, or in his hand, can identify which king is represented. Recommended Reading:For an article on ndops and an excellent example, see Blier's "The Royal Arts of Africa," and Cornet's "ART ROYAL KUBA."**033581** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember
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