Kongo Box - Bakongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Boite Kongo, a Bakongo cultural box from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid‑20th century, weighing 320 g, 22 x 8 x 10 cm, in good condition, from a private collection and sold without a stand.

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Strange Lobi box—the base of the statue consisted of an almost airtight lid that seemed to be sealed.
A piece for the curious collector.

Strange Lobi box—the base of the statue consisted of an almost airtight lid that seemed to be sealed.
A piece for the curious collector.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kongo Box
Height
22 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
320 g
Provenance
Private collection
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