RARE DOUBLE FIGURE - KELA MONGO - DR Congo

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RARE DOUBLE FIGURE, a wood sculpture from DR Congo depicting the Kela Mongo people, dating to the early 20th century, provenance Private collection, with stand, dimensions 30 cm high by 13 cm wide by 9 cm deep, weight 694 g, in fair condition and authentic/original.

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Very rare double fertility figure of the Kela people living in Congo.
Ex collection of a former curator of the Africa Museum in Lubumbashi.
Now in my personal Dutch collection.

The figures have signs of age and heavy use.
Material: wood, pigment, fibres, kaolin.



Very rare double fertility figure of the Kela people living in Congo.
Ex collection of a former curator of the Africa Museum in Lubumbashi.
Now in my personal Dutch collection.

The figures have signs of age and heavy use.
Material: wood, pigment, fibres, kaolin.



Details

Ethnic group/ culture
KELA MONGO
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
RARE DOUBLE FIGURE
Height
30 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
694 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
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Objects sold
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