Coupe - Shoowa-Kuba - DR Congo

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Cephalomorphic Shoowa‑Kuba wooden coupe from the early 1920s, République démocratique du Congo, 23 cm high, 12 cm wide, 14 cm deep, provenance: auction house Euvrard & Fabre, Paris, with no stand.

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Stunning cephalomorphic cut Shoowa-Kuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height: 23 cm
Period: 1920s
Provenance: Euvrard & Fabre auction house; Paris, France. The auction house's invoice will be issued to the buyer.
Materials: hardwood and dense wood, pigments

Anthropomorphic and cephalomorphic carvings, reserved for the use of Kuba chiefs and notables, testify to the constant competition that, through the beauty of the work, establishes the prestige of the artist and his patrons. Here, with genuine artistic genius, the sculptor has carried to its paroxysm the ideal of beauty in Kuba country. The superb balance of the features is heightened by scarified and ornamental motifs, and the superb finesse of the engraving and modeling, brought out by the brown patina.

The invoice from the auction house Euvrad & Fabre can be provided to buyers upon request.

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Stunning cephalomorphic cut Shoowa-Kuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height: 23 cm
Period: 1920s
Provenance: Euvrard & Fabre auction house; Paris, France. The auction house's invoice will be issued to the buyer.
Materials: hardwood and dense wood, pigments

Anthropomorphic and cephalomorphic carvings, reserved for the use of Kuba chiefs and notables, testify to the constant competition that, through the beauty of the work, establishes the prestige of the artist and his patrons. Here, with genuine artistic genius, the sculptor has carried to its paroxysm the ideal of beauty in Kuba country. The superb balance of the features is heightened by scarified and ornamental motifs, and the superb finesse of the engraving and modeling, brought out by the brown patina.

The invoice from the auction house Euvrad & Fabre can be provided to buyers upon request.

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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Shoowa-Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Coupe
Height
23 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
14 cm
BelgiumVerified
40
Objects sold
100%
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