Shield - Mongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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Shield by Mongo from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to around 1920, made of wood with woven plant fiber, measuring 135 cm high by 20 cm wide and 4 cm deep, in fair condition, provenance from a gallery/antique dealer.

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Old used shield from RDC Congo -Mongo , use in defense.
Made from wood ,woven fiber in combination .
Dating 1920.

Old used shield from RDC Congo -Mongo , use in defense.
Made from wood ,woven fiber in combination .
Dating 1920.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Mongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
plant fibers, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Shield
Height
135 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
4 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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Objects sold
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