Gitenga dancer doll - Pende - DR Congo
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Poupée de danseur Gitenga, a Pende ritual dancer doll from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provenance Collection privée, 31 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, weight 1 g, condition Bon état, not supplied with a stand.
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Rare and deeply authentic, this Gitenga dancer doll immediately captivates with its cubist expression and the remarkable preservation of its original plant fibers, now particularly rare. The wide circular eyes, the geometric face, and the raphia elements testify to effective ritual use rather than a production aimed at commerce. A true miniature evocation of the masked Pende dancers, it recalls the essential role of Gitenga ceremonies, where dance, transmission and community identity converged in a single symbolic language.
Provenance; Family estate, Belgium
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Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
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Rare and deeply authentic, this Gitenga dancer doll immediately captivates with its cubist expression and the remarkable preservation of its original plant fibers, now particularly rare. The wide circular eyes, the geometric face, and the raphia elements testify to effective ritual use rather than a production aimed at commerce. A true miniature evocation of the masked Pende dancers, it recalls the essential role of Gitenga ceremonies, where dance, transmission and community identity converged in a single symbolic language.
Provenance; Family estate, Belgium
Presentation of our expert house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a customer satisfaction rate close to 100%.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information."} } }? Wait JSON should be exact. I included newline characters. Ensure proper JSON. My output has extra closing. Let's fix. It must be {
Details
Indigenous object name
Gitenga dancer doll
Ethnic group/ culture
Pende
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
31 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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