neck support - Twa - DR Congo

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€ 200
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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 1,100 - € 1,300
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Appui-nuque, a bois sculpture by the Twa from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 13.4 cm high by 17.3 cm wide by 8 cm deep, in good condition, sold without a stand.

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VERY RARE

Nape support
TWA, DRC

Nape-support with two figures, scarifications on the cheeks, breasts slightly defined, prominent nose, hands on the lower abdomen, ears forming a V, arms pressed against the body with no shoulder support.

Beautiful patina of use.

Provenance: Belgian private collection in the 1970s; French private collection.

VERY RARE

Nape support
TWA, DRC

Nape-support with two figures, scarifications on the cheeks, breasts slightly defined, prominent nose, hands on the lower abdomen, ears forming a V, arms pressed against the body with no shoulder support.

Beautiful patina of use.

Provenance: Belgian private collection in the 1970s; French private collection.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Twa
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
neck support
Height
13.4 cm
Width
17.3 cm
Depth
8 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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