Magnificent LEGA headdresses - DR Congo

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Two Magnifiques coiffes LEGA from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, made of plant fibre with buttons, seeds and river shell, total weights 708 g and 595 g, dimensions approximately 195 × 200 × 200 mm, provenance: private collection.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Name of the tribe: LEGA
- Material: Plant fiber - Button - Seeds - River mussel shell -
- Dimensions (in mm): 195x200x200 = approximation for the two headpieces
- Weight (in grams) Cap 1 = 708g - Cap 2 = 595g
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Magnificent headdresses in excellent condition.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Name of the tribe: LEGA
- Material: Plant fiber - Button - Seeds - River mussel shell -
- Dimensions (in mm): 195x200x200 = approximation for the two headpieces
- Weight (in grams) Cap 1 = 708g - Cap 2 = 595g
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Magnificent headdresses in excellent condition.

Details

No. of items
2
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Plant fiber - button - seeds - river mussel shell -
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Magnificent LEGA headdresses
Height
19.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1250 g
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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