Figure - Pende - Congo

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A wooden Pende doll from the Congo, dating to the 1940s–1950s, from a Belgian private collection, with a certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Pende wooden-carved doll
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful Pende wooden-carved doll
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Congo
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Pende
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
23 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
8486
Objects sold
98.64%
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