African Kongo-Yombe Maternity Sculpture – Large Wood Mother & Child Statue

Bring an extraordinary sense of maternal protection, royal lineage power, and striking structural complexity to your collection with this exceptional artisan made Classic Kongo-Yombe Maternity Sculpture. Originating from the Yombe and Kongo peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this hand-carved wooden multi-figure statue stands as a breathtaking monument to sacred family guardian spirits and true artistic mastery. The towering, multi-tiered composition highlights a standing mother figure with classic regional facial scarification and a geometric topknot crest. Representing the divine role of women as guardians of lineage continuity, she tenderly cradles her infant while balancing a carved ancestral staff. Directly beneath her, a secondary protective ancestor adorned with bold triangular chevron markings holds a matching ritual scepter, anchoring the sculpture upon a hand-chiseled zoomorphic animal base. Carved from solid hardwood with a richly layered, warm patinated surface, this piece honors generations of passed-down sustainable craftsmanship.

Country of Origin

• Hand crafted by the Kongo-Yombe Cultures (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Dimensions

• 59" Height x 15" Width x 12" Depth

Materials

• Hand-Carved Hardwood
• Natural Pigments

Condition

• Authentic vintage condition with a beautifully aged multi-toned patina, organic texturing, and natural wood character lines from historic handling

Display & Care

• Shelf or table display — ideal as a centrepiece, bookshelf accent, or mantle statement piece. Suitable for indoor display.

Shipping

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