Ancestor Figure (Soccled) - Bakongo - DR Congo

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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.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Stylistic Bakongo Vili ancestor figure from Congo. Powerful appearance with with a great aged patina with traces of tribal use.  Typical figure who is chewing the root of a hallucinogenic plant named munkwisa.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former private collection from Ulm (Germany). Including custom made stand!

Tracking number will be provided.
May as well be viewed and picked up in our gallery in Vessem (NL).



Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Stylistic Bakongo Vili ancestor figure from Congo. Powerful appearance with with a great aged patina with traces of tribal use.  Typical figure who is chewing the root of a hallucinogenic plant named munkwisa.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former private collection from Ulm (Germany). Including custom made stand!

Tracking number will be provided.
May as well be viewed and picked up in our gallery in Vessem (NL).



Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
feathers, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor Figure (Soccled)
Height
34 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
750 g
The NetherlandsVerified
11409
Objects sold
100%
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