Vase (2) - Wood, Leather

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Julien Gauthier
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Two carved wooden gourds or milk pots with sculpted glass, originating from Rwanda and linked to Masai culture, from a private Belgian collection and sold with a certificate of authenticity, dating to 1930–1940, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful gourd or milk pot with carved wooden glass (Masai).
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
in very good condition

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 gourd or milk pot with carved wooden glass (Masai).
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
in very good condition

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
2
Country of origin
Rwanda
Material
Leather, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8487
Objects sold
98.64%
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