Mangbetu - Congo

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

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Wooden sculpture from Congo representing Mangbetu culture, dating to the mid‑20th century, provenance from a private collection, original and official, with dimensions 23 × 22 × 21 cm and in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

This sculpture represents the distinctive aesthetic and cultural ideal of this ethnic group.
The most evident feature is the elongated and oblong shape of the head, not natural, but the result of a cultural practice known as Lipombo or artificial cranial compression.
It comes from an Italian private collection.

This sculpture represents the distinctive aesthetic and cultural ideal of this ethnic group.
The most evident feature is the elongated and oblong shape of the head, not natural, but the result of a cultural practice known as Lipombo or artificial cranial compression.
It comes from an Italian private collection.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Mangbetu
Country of Origin
Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
23 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
21 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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