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Ceremonial Janiform Songye comb from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved in wood with a dark brown patina, 22 cm high, 6.5 cm wide and 6 cm deep, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, provenance: former Belgian collection.

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Peigne cérémoniel janiforme Songye, République Démocratique du Congo

Bois à patine brun sombre ancienne. Tête biface stylisée surmontant un anneau circulaire ajouré et cinq longues dents fuselées. Visages aux yeux mi-clos, nez triangulaire et lèvres saillantes. Coiffure à décor quadrillé et crête sagittale centrale.
Hauteur : 22 cm.
socle non compris
Ancienne collection belge

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Era

1900-2000

Specific region of origin

Songye

Number of objects

Country of origin

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Material

Wood

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Height

22 cm

Width

6.5 cm

Depth

6 cm

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