hairpin - Mbala - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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

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Epingle à cheveux Mbala from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance private collection.

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Description from the seller

A superb figurative hairpin topped with a bust typical of the Mbala artistic corpus.

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Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, estates, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is designed to be rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

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A superb figurative hairpin topped with a bust typical of the Mbala artistic corpus.

Introduction to our expertise firm

Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.

We regularly assist with liquidations, estates, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is designed to be rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.

Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.

Shipping insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.

Details

Indigenous object name
hairpin
Ethnic group/ culture
Mbala
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
24 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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