Anthropomorphic coffin Efomba Ntombe - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Anthropomorphic decorative reliquary attributed to the Bonganga Ntombe tradition, Congo. Polychrome wooden sculpture representing a stylized human figure, with a reliquary cavity carved at the back of the torso. Geometric decoration painted in black, ochre, and red, an expressive face with stylized scarifications.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateAnthropomorphic decorative reliquary attributed to the Bonganga Ntombe tradition, Congo. Polychrome wooden sculpture representing a stylized human figure, with a reliquary cavity carved at the back of the torso. Geometric decoration painted in black, ochre, and red, an expressive face with stylized scarifications.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Anthropomorphic coffin Efomba Ntombe
Height
66 cm
Width
20 cm
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