Holo artists produce a variety of sculptures including panels and figures in frames called nzambi, “sublime god of creation.” The form derives from crucifixes and framed votive pictures used by 17th century Portuguese monks. (Neyt 1982: 43-44)
Figure in frame, nzambi
TC 23
Provenance: Christie’s, Amsterdam, December 12, 2000: lot 264 Josef Herman, London
Dimensions: H. 20.5 cm
Ethnic Group: Holo
Culture: Democratic Republic of Congo
