Fetish figure - Congo (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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€67
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€60
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€55

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Pende Minganji masquerade dancer sculpture in wood and raffia from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to roughly 1950–2000, 30 cm high by 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, sold without a stand.

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Masquerade dancer of the Pende Minganji from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire)
The Munganji embodies the spirit of the ancestors and dances during Pende initiation ceremonies or other important events. The dancers wear outfits entirely made from raffia, like this one.
A fine example of the Pende style and the hallmark of this ritual.
Fast shipping, careful packaging, and signature on delivery

Masquerade dancer of the Pende Minganji from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire)
The Munganji embodies the spirit of the ancestors and dances during Pende initiation ceremonies or other important events. The dancers wear outfits entirely made from raffia, like this one.
A fine example of the Pende style and the hallmark of this ritual.
Fast shipping, careful packaging, and signature on delivery

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
raffia, Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Height
30 cm
Width
10 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1950-2000
FranceVerified
76
Objects sold
100%
Private

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