sanza - Sculpture - Congo (No reserve price)

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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Beautiful sanza/likembe from Congo-Brazzaville equipped with 11 metal tongues on which are threaded little rattles. The interior is also filled with seeds that jitter and prolong the sound when the tongues are plucked with the thumbs. Geometric scarifications on the bottom of the table.
Beautiful, balanced, and rich timbre across all the tongues.
28.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 5 cm

Shipping exclusively to France and the EU.

Beautiful sanza/likembe from Congo-Brazzaville equipped with 11 metal tongues on which are threaded little rattles. The interior is also filled with seeds that jitter and prolong the sound when the tongues are plucked with the thumbs. Geometric scarifications on the bottom of the table.
Beautiful, balanced, and rich timbre across all the tongues.
28.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 5 cm

Shipping exclusively to France and the EU.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Congo
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
sanza
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
28.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
Private

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