Teke - DR Congo

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€ 200
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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 600 - € 700
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€200
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€95
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€90

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Wooden Teke sculpture from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, original, provenance from the James M. Silberman collection, 32 cm high, in acceptable condition, sold with stand.

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Description from the seller

Very ancient Teke, with eyes like European buttons, body covered with feathers (some Tekes spied on people and sent the information "flying" to the owner; the feathers gave him a speed attribute like a bird). From the James M. Silberman collection. Height: 32 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Very ancient Teke, with eyes like European buttons, body covered with feathers (some Tekes spied on people and sent the information "flying" to the owner; the feathers gave him a speed attribute like a bird). From the James M. Silberman collection. Height: 32 cm.

Seller's Story

PRIMITIVE ART IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN. ORIGINATING FROM PRIVATE COLLECTIONS OR ACQUIRED AT PROFESSIONAL GALLERIES OR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Teke
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Height
32 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
100%
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