Julien Gauthier

African Art Auction (Iron and Bronze)

Authentic hand-forged iron bell or gong from the Tetela tribe. These wonderful multifunctional pieces have been used as tools, as well as for trade and currency. Many times they were melted down and made into weapons, knives, or agricultural tools. Each one is unique with various hammered bead markings. Mounted on a removable iron display stand.


Autentica campana o gong in ferro forgiato a mano della tribù Tetela. Questi meravigliosi pezzi multifunzionali sono stati utilizzati come strumento, nonché per il commercio e la valuta. Molte volte si è sciolto e si è fatto di armi, coltelli o attrezzi agricoli. Ognuno è unico con diversi segni di perline martellati. Montato su un espositore rimovibile in ferro.

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Gong - Tetela - DR Congo

Iron (wrought) - Excellent condition

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Gong forged in iron from the Tetela people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a two-piece set with a removable iron stand, measuring 53 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, in excellent condition, provenance from a gallery/antiquarian.

Gong - Tetela - DR Congo

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Gong forged in iron from the Tetela people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a two-piece set with a removable iron stand, measuring 53 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, in excellent condition, provenance from a gallery/antiquarian.

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