Yombe Carved Wooden Commemorative Ancestor Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Updated August 29, 2026
| Lot number | 0027 |
| Estimate | $300 - $600 |
| Opening bid | $150 |
| Auction | A Lifetime of Discovery II |
| Date | September 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | A CUT ABOVE AUCTION |
| Location | WARWICK, New York |
Carved as a seated male figure with both hands supporting his face in a contemplative pose, this finely executed Yombe ancestor sculpture embodies the expressive traditions of the Lower Congo region.
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