Munganji Doll - PENDE - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Munganji Doll - PENDE, a Pende wooden doll from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, in excellent condition and original, provenance from a gallery/antiquary, 22 cm high, 7 cm wide and 6 cm deep.

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Magnificent Munganji doll, from the Pende people - DR Congo. Made of wood, rope, and straw. Acquired from a gallery. In excellent condition.

Munganji (or Minganji) dolls are traditional ethnographic figures of the Pende people, who mainly inhabit the southwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These dolls are not toys, but artistic representations of central spiritual figures in Pende culture.

Magnificent Munganji doll, from the Pende people - DR Congo. Made of wood, rope, and straw. Acquired from a gallery. In excellent condition.

Munganji (or Minganji) dolls are traditional ethnographic figures of the Pende people, who mainly inhabit the southwestern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These dolls are not toys, but artistic representations of central spiritual figures in Pende culture.

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Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Munganji Doll - PENDE
Height
22 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
6 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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