Cross - Bakongo - Congo

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€ 25
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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Bakongo wooden cross from Congo, dating to around 1930–1940, 29 cm high, 22 cm wide and 3 cm deep, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age, coming from a private Belgian collection and sold with a certificate of authenticity (no stand).

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful wooden Bakongo cross.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful wooden Bakongo cross.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity.

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Height
29 cm
Width
22 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8228
Objects sold
98.49%
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