Figure - Shoowa-Kuba - Congo
07
days
23
hours
15
minutes
20
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Julien Gauthier
A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 220 - € 250
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 135253 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Kuba funeral offering from Congo, wooden object of Shoowa-Kuba origin, dating to 1940–1950, with dimensions 8 cm wide, 17 cm deep and 5 cm high, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, provenance private Belgian collection, sold with certificate of authenticity.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Very beautiful Kuba funeral offering from the Congo, made of wood
Provenance: Private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
See book reference: "Death and display" Raymond Corbay
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful Kuba funeral offering from the Congo, made of wood
Provenance: Private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
See book reference: "Death and display" Raymond Corbay
Seller's Story
Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects.
Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Congo
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Shoowa-Kuba
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Sold by
