TEKE Fly Swatter - DR Congo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Chasse-mouche TEKE, an original artefact from the TEKE people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, in excellent condition and made of wood, plant fibre and mane hair, 38 cm high and from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: TEKE
- Material: Wood - Plant fiber - Mane -
- Dimensions (mm): 380x34x34
- Weight (g): 62
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Nice patina from use on the handle

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: TEKE
- Material: Wood - Plant fiber - Mane -
- Dimensions (mm): 380x34x34
- Weight (g): 62
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Nice patina from use on the handle

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood - Plant Fiber - Mane
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
TEKE Fly Swatter
Height
38 cm
Width
3.4 cm
Depth
3.4 cm
Weight
62 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
185
Objects sold
100%
Private

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