Magnificent LEGA headdresses - DR Congo

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Description from the seller

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: LEGA
- Material: Plant fiber - Button - Seeds - River mussel shell
- Dimensions (mm): 195x200x200 = approximate for the two headdresses
- Weight (grams): Headdress 1 = 708g - Headdress 2 = 595g
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Magnificent headdresses in excellent condition.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: LEGA
- Material: Plant fiber - Button - Seeds - River mussel shell
- Dimensions (mm): 195x200x200 = approximate for the two headdresses
- Weight (grams): Headdress 1 = 708g - Headdress 2 = 595g
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Magnificent headdresses in excellent condition.

Details

Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Plant fiber - button - seeds - river mussel shell -
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Magnificent LEGA headdresses
Height
19.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1250 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
243
Objects sold
100%
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