Superb fly lure HEMBA/KUSU - DR Congo

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Superbe chasse-mouche HEMBA/KUSU from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, of the Hemba/Kusu tribe, with provenance from a private collection, dating to the early 20th century, made of wood with animal skin and plant fibre, 46 cm high, 4.4 cm wide and 5 cm deep, weighing 110 g, in good condition and authentic.

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- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: HEMBA / KUSU
- Material: Wood - animal skin - plant fiber
- Dimensions (mm): 460X50X44
- Weight (grams): 110
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Slight crack in the wood on the right side. Termite damage on the left side of the headdress and above.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: HEMBA / KUSU
- Material: Wood - animal skin - plant fiber
- Dimensions (mm): 460X50X44
- Weight (grams): 110
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Slight crack in the wood on the right side. Termite damage on the left side of the headdress and above.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood - Animal skin - Plant fiber
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Superb fly lure HEMBA/KUSU
Height
46 cm
Width
4.4 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
110 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
190
Objects sold
100%
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