Monsengwo Kejwamfi "Moke"

Kinshasa Art School, Kinshasa (Acquired from the artist in 1979)
Acquired from the above by present owner

There are two areas of paint loss to the king's hand, one 1 cm squared on his thumb and the other 3 cm squared above other hand. There is another area of paint loss 2 cm squared to his elbow. There are small areas of paint loss scattered throughout the work, an area of flaking to legs of woman on the right. A puncture to left arm of the woman, measuring about 2 mm squared is visible. Examination under UV shows no evidence or retouch or repair.
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