Fig. 23 : Belanda, Mbegumba I style. This sculpture, collected by Duponcheel in 1973, is probably the only example of this style that has been preserved. The round eyes were once inlaid with metal, which has also been used for the scarification and teeth.

 

Wood and metal. H: 200 cm.
© Barbier-Mueller Museum, Geneva, Inv. 1027-1.
Photo: P.-A. Ferrazzini.