Elvis Figure, D.R. Congo

Description of Significance: Colonial statues are wooden carvings of colonial figures, representing either Europeans or Africans in Western attire. This old colonial figure perhaps represents Elvis himself. Origin: Handcrafted for ceremonial use in D.R. Congo Dimensions: H:26'' W:6'' D:4'' Depth x Width x Height Materials:  Paint and stain Indigenous wood Display: This piece is free standing and does not include a base. Please let us know if you are interested in a different display option. About Antique African Art: Hemingway Gallery regards antique African art as the best artistic expression of aesthetic beauty and storytelling throughout the known history of art. Aside from artistic taste, African art accrues value in different ways than other genres, including use in ceremonial settings as well as age. 50 years can be regarded as old or antique when it comes to wood masks and totems. Hemingway Gallery provides both authoritative insight and context into each artifact in th