Ikhoko amulets + stands - Pende - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Four Ikhoko amulets with stands, carved from animal bone by the Pende in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, each about 30 mm wide, 15 mm deep and 55 mm high, in good condition.

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These 4 Ikhoko pendants were crafted by the Pende people. Most of the Pende masks are carved in the Katundu style, which is the name of the very important chiefdom of this central region. The Ikhoko are the smaller examples of this people’s masks, in wood, bone or in ivory. They are generally made as a token of thanks, when a person who was ill heals. This Eburnean tradition was only discovered within the Central Pende, specifically where the Mbuya masks of the Katundu style were crafted. The notoriety of the sculptors of the Pende people is due to the Ikhoko.
Height. between 50 and 55 mm.
Authentic objects, no tourist piece.

Stands included.

Careful registered shipping.

These 4 Ikhoko pendants were crafted by the Pende people. Most of the Pende masks are carved in the Katundu style, which is the name of the very important chiefdom of this central region. The Ikhoko are the smaller examples of this people’s masks, in wood, bone or in ivory. They are generally made as a token of thanks, when a person who was ill heals. This Eburnean tradition was only discovered within the Central Pende, specifically where the Mbuya masks of the Katundu style were crafted. The notoriety of the sculptors of the Pende people is due to the Ikhoko.
Height. between 50 and 55 mm.
Authentic objects, no tourist piece.

Stands included.

Careful registered shipping.

Details

Indigenous object name
Ikhoko amulets + stands
Number of objects
4
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Animal bone
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 mm
Width
30 mm
Depth
15 mm
The NetherlandsVerified
5060
Objects sold
99.16%
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