Panel - Copper, Wood - Afrikaans village life
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A copper and wood wall relief in the repoussé technique depicting African village life, dating to ca. 1970–1980, about 64 cm wide, 44 cm high and 3 cm deep, origin Africa (likely Congo or Zambia), in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spots.
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Copper relief of an African village life.
Africa, probably Congo or Zambia, 1970s
Beautiful vintage African copper relief, a type of wall decoration that depicts scenes from daily life, often originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo or Zambia.
Features of the artwork - Technique:
It is made with the repoussé technique, in which the design is hammered from the back into the copper to create a 3D relief.
Details on the front are then often refined. Description: The scene shows various activities in a village community, including a figure with a pot over the fire, a woman carrying a vessel on her head, and someone sitting at a stool, with a pipe in the mouth.
Origin & Period: Similar pieces often date from the mid-20th century (colonial era) or the 1970s.
Dimensions: 44 cm high and 64 cm wide.
Condition: in excellent condition, lower left corner slightly bent, see photo.
Photos are part of the description.
These were taken under artificial light, the color may vary.
It will be well packed, and shipped by registered mail.
Jiljes where quality, and service come first.
Copper relief of an African village life.
Africa, probably Congo or Zambia, 1970s
Beautiful vintage African copper relief, a type of wall decoration that depicts scenes from daily life, often originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo or Zambia.
Features of the artwork - Technique:
It is made with the repoussé technique, in which the design is hammered from the back into the copper to create a 3D relief.
Details on the front are then often refined. Description: The scene shows various activities in a village community, including a figure with a pot over the fire, a woman carrying a vessel on her head, and someone sitting at a stool, with a pipe in the mouth.
Origin & Period: Similar pieces often date from the mid-20th century (colonial era) or the 1970s.
Dimensions: 44 cm high and 64 cm wide.
Condition: in excellent condition, lower left corner slightly bent, see photo.
Photos are part of the description.
These were taken under artificial light, the color may vary.
It will be well packed, and shipped by registered mail.
Jiljes where quality, and service come first.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Afrikaans village life
Country of origin
Africa
Material
Copper, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
44 cm
Width
64 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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