Bakongo - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

BAKONGO, DRC, Late 19th - Early 20th.

A male character sitting cross-legged, right hand on the cheek, left hand on the thigh, a hole piercing the piece from the back of the neck to the butt crack (to be worn as a pendant?).
Seems to be wearing a pointed hat.

Beautiful shiny old patina.
Height 10cm

Provenance: Private collection PIERRE DARTEVELLE
bought from the Dartevelle family by the seller

No missing parts, signs of wear from use.

BAKONGO, DRC, Late 19th - Early 20th.

A male character sitting cross-legged, right hand on the cheek, left hand on the thigh, a hole piercing the piece from the back of the neck to the butt crack (to be worn as a pendant?).
Seems to be wearing a pointed hat.

Beautiful shiny old patina.
Height 10cm

Provenance: Private collection PIERRE DARTEVELLE
bought from the Dartevelle family by the seller

No missing parts, signs of wear from use.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
10 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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