Figure - Jonga - Congo

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Jonga wooden fetish from Congo, attributed to the Jonga people, dating 1940–1950, provenance private Belgian collection.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful large wooden Jonga fetish
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

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.
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Very beautiful large wooden Jonga fetish
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

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.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Congo
Material
corries, Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Jonga
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
38 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
BelgiumVerified
8734
Objects sold
98.67%
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