Cephalomorphic box - Kuba - DR Congo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Description from the seller

I offer you a superb collection of objects mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, exclusively gathered in the bush by a collector who traveled across the country extensively.

The selection I am offering here already provides a substantial overview of the cultural richness of the largest country in Africa.

Everyday objects, masks, figures, medicinal objects—these have been and still are opportunities for sculptors to showcase their unique millennia-old craftsmanship.

Each stylistic element responds with elegance to a ritual necessity. Thus, nothing in African art is purely aesthetic.

Please check below if the item can be combined with others. No recalculation of shipping costs after sale.
The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

I offer you a superb collection of objects mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, exclusively gathered in the bush by a collector who traveled across the country extensively.

The selection I am offering here already provides a substantial overview of the cultural richness of the largest country in Africa.

Everyday objects, masks, figures, medicinal objects—these have been and still are opportunities for sculptors to showcase their unique millennia-old craftsmanship.

Each stylistic element responds with elegance to a ritual necessity. Thus, nothing in African art is purely aesthetic.

Please check below if the item can be combined with others. No recalculation of shipping costs after sale.
The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

Details

Indigenous object name
Cephalomorphic box
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
22 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
97.72%
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