Kuba Crocodile Divination Figure
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Kuba Divination figure, a finely executed carving of the African caiman or dwarf crocodile. Four small legs support the caiman's long rectangular body which extends into a tapering tail. Raised eyes and mouth baring teeth; classic kuba designs incised into the surface of the animal's body. Rich, brown patina. Length 41 cm
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- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.
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