CONGOLESE KUSU ANCESTOR FIGURINE. Patinated Kusu ancestor wooden figure was created to commemorate deceased leaders and they were usually placed on family shrines where offerings and praises were conducted. The Kusu people reside in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the Maniema province, and are known for their distinctive sculptural traditions. - Height 11.25 inches. Estimate $90-120
